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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372, 12,558 and 2,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372, 12,558 and 2,216 is: 3,324

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372 : 12,558 = 2,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372/12,558 = 2,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372x = 12,558 × 2,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372x = 27,828,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,528/8,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324

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