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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976, 14,964 and 2,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976, 14,964 and 2,680 is: 4,020

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976 : 14,964 = 2,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976/14,964 = 2,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976x = 14,964 × 2,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976x = 40,103,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103,520/9,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020

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