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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872, 16,308 and 2,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872, 16,308 and 2,664 is: 3,996

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872 : 16,308 = 2,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872/16,308 = 2,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872x = 16,308 × 2,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872x = 43,444,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444,512/10,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996

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