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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338, 18,507 and 3,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338, 18,507 and 3,104 is: 4,656

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338 : 18,507 = 3,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338/18,507 = 3,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338x = 18,507 × 3,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338x = 57,445,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,445,728/12,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656

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