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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298, 12,447 and 2,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298, 12,447 and 2,142 is: 3,213

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298 : 12,447 = 2,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298/12,447 = 2,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298x = 12,447 × 2,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298x = 26,661,474
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,661,474/8,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213

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