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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168, 12,252 and 2,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168, 12,252 and 2,012 is: 3,018

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168 : 12,252 = 2,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168/12,252 = 2,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168x = 12,252 × 2,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168x = 24,651,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,651,024/8,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018

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