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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,410, 57,615 and 9,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,410, 57,615 and 9,226 is: 13,839

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,410 : 57,615 = 9,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,410/57,615 = 9,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,410x = 57,615 × 9,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,410x = 531,555,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,555,990/38,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839

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