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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,852, 17,778 and 3,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,852, 17,778 and 3,644 is: 5,466

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,852 : 17,778 = 3,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,852/17,778 = 3,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,852x = 17,778 × 3,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,852x = 64,783,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783,032/11,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466

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