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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164, 12,246 and 2,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164, 12,246 and 2,008 is: 3,012

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164 : 12,246 = 2,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164/12,246 = 2,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164x = 12,246 × 2,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164x = 24,589,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,968/8,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012

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