Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464, 12,696 and 3,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,464, 12,696 and 3,600 is: 5,400
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,464 : 12,696 = 3,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,464/12,696 = 3,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,464x = 12,696 × 3,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,464x = 45,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,705,600/8,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,400
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