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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340, 12,510 and 2,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340, 12,510 and 2,184 is: 3,276

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340 : 12,510 = 2,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340/12,510 = 2,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340x = 12,510 × 2,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340x = 27,321,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,840/8,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276

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