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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558, 14,337 and 3,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558, 14,337 and 3,402 is: 5,103

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558 : 14,337 = 3,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558/14,337 = 3,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558x = 14,337 × 3,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558x = 48,774,474
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774,474/9,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103

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