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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,980, 11,970 and 2,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,980, 11,970 and 2,508 is: 3,762

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,980 : 11,970 = 2,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,980/11,970 = 2,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,980x = 11,970 × 2,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,980x = 30,020,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020,760/7,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762

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