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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,970, 17,955 and 3,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,970, 17,955 and 3,762 is: 5,643

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,970 : 17,955 = 3,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,970/17,955 = 3,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,970x = 17,955 × 3,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,970x = 67,546,710
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546,710/11,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643

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