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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112, 21,168 and 7,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112, 21,168 and 7,956 is: 11,934

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112 : 21,168 = 7,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112/21,168 = 7,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112x = 21,168 × 7,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112x = 168,412,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,412,608/14,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934

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