Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,594, 17,391 and 5,438
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,594, 17,391 and 5,438 is: 8,157
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,594 : 17,391 = 5,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,594/17,391 = 5,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,594x = 17,391 × 5,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,594x = 94,572,258 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,572,258/11,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,157
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