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