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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108, 12,162 and 2,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108, 12,162 and 2,636 is: 3,954

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108 : 12,162 = 2,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108/12,162 = 2,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108x = 12,162 × 2,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108x = 32,059,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,032/8,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954

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