Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552, 17,328 and 3,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,552, 17,328 and 3,344 is: 5,016
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,552 : 17,328 = 3,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,552/17,328 = 3,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,552x = 17,328 × 3,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,552x = 57,944,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,944,832/11,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,016
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