Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156, 12,234 and 2,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,156, 12,234 and 2,000 is: 3,000
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,156 : 12,234 = 2,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,156/12,234 = 2,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,156x = 12,234 × 2,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,156x = 24,468,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,468,000/8,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,000
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