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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128, 12,192 and 3,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128, 12,192 and 3,264 is: 4,896

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128 : 12,192 = 3,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128/12,192 = 3,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128x = 12,192 × 3,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128x = 39,794,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794,688/8,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896

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