Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844, 17,766 and 3,636
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,844, 17,766 and 3,636 is: 5,454
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,844 : 17,766 = 3,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,844/17,766 = 3,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,844x = 17,766 × 3,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,844x = 64,597,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,597,176/11,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,454
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