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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146, 12,219 and 3,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146, 12,219 and 3,282 is: 4,923

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146 : 12,219 = 3,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146/12,219 = 3,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146x = 12,219 × 3,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146x = 40,102,758
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,758/8,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923

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