Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,610, 17,415 and 3,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,610, 17,415 and 3,402 is: 5,103
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,610 : 17,415 = 3,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,610/17,415 = 3,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,610x = 17,415 × 3,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,610x = 59,245,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,245,830/11,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,103
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