Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,738, 17,607 and 3,530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,738, 17,607 and 3,530 is: 5,295
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,738 : 17,607 = 3,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,738/17,607 = 3,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,738x = 17,607 × 3,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,738x = 62,152,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,152,710/11,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,295
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