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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832, 14,748 and 2,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832, 14,748 and 2,536 is: 3,804

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832 : 14,748 = 2,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832/14,748 = 2,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832x = 14,748 × 2,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832x = 37,400,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,928/9,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804

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