Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,642, 17,466.36 and 3,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,642, 17,466.36 and 3,434 is: 5,151.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,642 : 17,466.36 = 3,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,642/17,466.36 = 3,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,642x = 17,466.36 × 3,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,642x = 59,979,480.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,979,480.24/11,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,151.99
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