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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612, 14,418 and 2,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612, 14,418 and 2,316 is: 3,474

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612 : 14,418 = 2,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612/14,418 = 2,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612x = 14,418 × 2,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612x = 33,392,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,088/9,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474

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