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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316, 12,474 and 2,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316, 12,474 and 2,160 is: 3,240

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 12,474 = 2,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/12,474 = 2,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 12,474 × 2,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 26,943,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943,840/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240

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