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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418, 14,127 and 3,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418, 14,127 and 3,262 is: 4,893

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418 : 14,127 = 3,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418/14,127 = 3,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418x = 14,127 × 3,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418x = 46,082,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,274/9,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893

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