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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630, 14,445 and 2,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630, 14,445 and 2,334 is: 3,501

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630 : 14,445 = 2,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630/14,445 = 2,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630x = 14,445 × 2,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630x = 33,714,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,714,630/9,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501

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