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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274, 13,911 and 3,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274, 13,911 and 3,118 is: 4,677

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274 : 13,911 = 3,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274/13,911 = 3,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274x = 13,911 × 3,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274x = 43,374,498
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,498/9,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677

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