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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276, 13,914 and 3,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276, 13,914 and 3,120 is: 4,680

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276 : 13,914 = 3,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276/13,914 = 3,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276x = 13,914 × 3,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276x = 43,411,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411,680/9,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680

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