Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,918, 17,877 and 3,710
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,918, 17,877 and 3,710 is: 5,565
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,918 : 17,877 = 3,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,918/17,877 = 3,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,918x = 17,877 × 3,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,918x = 66,323,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,323,670/11,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,565
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