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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466, 12,699 and 2,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466, 12,699 and 2,310 is: 3,465

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466 : 12,699 = 2,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466/12,699 = 2,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466x = 12,699 × 2,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466x = 29,334,690
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,690/8,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465

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