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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732, 14,598 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732, 14,598 and 2,436 is: 3,654

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732 : 14,598 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732/14,598 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732x = 14,598 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732x = 35,560,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560,728/9,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654

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