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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008, 13,512 and 3,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008, 13,512 and 3,536 is: 5,304

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008 : 13,512 = 3,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008/13,512 = 3,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008x = 13,512 × 3,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008x = 47,778,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,432/9,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304

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