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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,942, 55,413 and 9,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,942, 55,413 and 9,240 is: 13,860

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,942 : 55,413 = 9,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,942/55,413 = 9,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,942x = 55,413 × 9,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,942x = 512,016,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,016,120/36,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860

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