Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758, 17,637 and 3,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,758, 17,637 and 3,550 is: 5,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,758 : 17,637 = 3,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,758/17,637 = 3,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,758x = 17,637 × 3,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,758x = 62,611,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,611,350/11,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,325
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