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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674, 14,511 and 2,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674, 14,511 and 2,378 is: 3,567

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674 : 14,511 = 2,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674/14,511 = 2,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674x = 14,511 × 2,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674x = 34,507,158
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507,158/9,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567

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