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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934, 14,901 and 2,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934, 14,901 and 2,638 is: 3,957

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934 : 14,901 = 2,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934/14,901 = 2,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934x = 14,901 × 2,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934x = 39,308,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308,838/9,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957

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