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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636, 14,454 and 2,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636, 14,454 and 2,340 is: 3,510

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636 : 14,454 = 2,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636/14,454 = 2,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636x = 14,454 × 2,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636x = 33,822,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822,360/9,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510

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