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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008, 10,512 and 2,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008, 10,512 and 2,144 is: 3,216

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008 : 10,512 = 2,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008/10,512 = 2,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008x = 10,512 × 2,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008x = 22,537,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,728/7,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216

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