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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220, 12,330 and 2,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220, 12,330 and 2,064 is: 3,096

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220 : 12,330 = 2,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220/12,330 = 2,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220x = 12,330 × 2,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220x = 25,449,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449,120/8,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096

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