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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492, 14,238 and 3,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492, 14,238 and 3,336 is: 5,004

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492 : 14,238 = 3,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492/14,238 = 3,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492x = 14,238 × 3,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492x = 47,497,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,497,968/9,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004

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