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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804, 14,706 and 2,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804, 14,706 and 2,508 is: 3,762

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804 : 14,706 = 2,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804/14,706 = 2,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804x = 14,706 × 2,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804x = 36,882,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,882,648/9,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762

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