Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,746, 17,619 and 3,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,746, 17,619 and 3,538 is: 5,307
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,746 : 17,619 = 3,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,746/17,619 = 3,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,746x = 17,619 × 3,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,746x = 62,336,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,336,022/11,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,307
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