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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668, 58,002 and 9,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668, 58,002 and 9,484 is: 14,226

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668 : 58,002 = 9,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668/58,002 = 9,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668x = 58,002 × 9,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668x = 550,090,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,090,968/38,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226

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