Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,898, 17,847 and 3,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,898, 17,847 and 3,690 is: 5,535
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,898 : 17,847 = 3,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,898/17,847 = 3,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,898x = 17,847 × 3,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,898x = 65,855,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,855,430/11,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,535
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