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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462, 12,693 and 2,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462, 12,693 and 2,306 is: 3,459

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462 : 12,693 = 2,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462/12,693 = 2,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462x = 12,693 × 2,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462x = 29,270,058
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270,058/8,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459

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