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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408, 14,112 and 3,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408, 14,112 and 3,252 is: 4,878

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408 : 14,112 = 3,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408/14,112 = 3,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408x = 14,112 × 3,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408x = 45,892,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,224/9,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878

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