Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,890, 17,835 and 3,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,890, 17,835 and 3,682 is: 5,523
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,890 : 17,835 = 3,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,890/17,835 = 3,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,890x = 17,835 × 3,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,890x = 65,668,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,668,470/11,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,523
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