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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426, 12,639 and 2,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426, 12,639 and 2,270 is: 3,405

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426 : 12,639 = 2,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426/12,639 = 2,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426x = 12,639 × 2,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426x = 28,690,530
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,690,530/8,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405

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