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