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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388, 12,582 and 2,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388, 12,582 and 2,916 is: 4,374

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388 : 12,582 = 2,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388/12,582 = 2,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388x = 12,582 × 2,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388x = 36,689,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,689,112/8,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374

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