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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972, 14,958 and 2,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972, 14,958 and 2,676 is: 4,014

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972 : 14,958 = 2,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972/14,958 = 2,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972x = 14,958 × 2,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972x = 40,027,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,608/9,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014

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