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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292, 12,438 and 2,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292, 12,438 and 2,820 is: 4,230

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292 : 12,438 = 2,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292/12,438 = 2,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292x = 12,438 × 2,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292x = 35,075,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075,160/8,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230

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