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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052, 12,078 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052, 12,078 and 2,580 is: 3,870

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052 : 12,078 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052/12,078 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052x = 12,078 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052x = 31,161,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161,240/8,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870

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