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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666, 14,499 and 2,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666, 14,499 and 2,370 is: 3,555

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666 : 14,499 = 2,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666/14,499 = 2,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666x = 14,499 × 2,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666x = 34,362,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362,630/9,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555

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