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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624, 14,436 and 2,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624, 14,436 and 2,328 is: 3,492

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624 : 14,436 = 2,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624/14,436 = 2,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624x = 14,436 × 2,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624x = 33,607,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,607,008/9,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492

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