Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226, 12,339 and 2,070
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,226, 12,339 and 2,070 is: 3,105
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,226 : 12,339 = 2,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,226/12,339 = 2,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,226x = 12,339 × 2,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,226x = 25,541,730 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,541,730/8,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,105
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