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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588, 14,382 and 4,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588, 14,382 and 4,116 is: 6,174

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588 : 14,382 = 4,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588/14,382 = 4,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588x = 14,382 × 4,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588x = 59,196,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,312/9,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174

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