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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652, 14,478 and 2,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652, 14,478 and 2,356 is: 3,534

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652 : 14,478 = 2,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652/14,478 = 2,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652x = 14,478 × 2,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652x = 34,110,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110,168/9,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534

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