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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,412, 57,618 and 9,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,412, 57,618 and 9,228 is: 13,842

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,412 : 57,618 = 9,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,412/57,618 = 9,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,412x = 57,618 × 9,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,412x = 531,698,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,698,904/38,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842

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