Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,638, 56,457 and 9,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,638, 56,457 and 9,936 is: 14,904
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,638 : 56,457 = 9,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,638/56,457 = 9,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,638x = 56,457 × 9,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,638x = 560,956,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,956,752/37,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,904
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