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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252, 9,378 and 2,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252, 9,378 and 2,148 is: 3,222

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252 : 9,378 = 2,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252/9,378 = 2,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252x = 9,378 × 2,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252x = 20,143,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143,944/6,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222

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