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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432, 12,648 and 2,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432, 12,648 and 2,276 is: 3,414

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432 : 12,648 = 2,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432/12,648 = 2,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432x = 12,648 × 2,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432x = 28,786,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786,848/8,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414

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