Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,944, 17,916 and 4,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,944, 17,916 and 4,648 is: 6,972
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,944 : 17,916 = 4,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,944/17,916 = 4,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,944x = 17,916 × 4,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,944x = 83,273,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,273,568/11,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,972
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