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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264, 51,396 and 9,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264, 51,396 and 9,640 is: 14,460

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264 : 51,396 = 9,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264/51,396 = 9,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264x = 51,396 × 9,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264x = 495,457,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,457,440/34,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,460

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