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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434, 12,651 and 2,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434, 12,651 and 2,278 is: 3,417

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434 : 12,651 = 2,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434/12,651 = 2,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434x = 12,651 × 2,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434x = 28,818,978
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,818,978/8,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417

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