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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112, 12,168 and 1,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112, 12,168 and 1,956 is: 2,934

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112 : 12,168 = 1,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112/12,168 = 1,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112x = 12,168 × 1,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112x = 23,800,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,608/8,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934

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