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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,468, 12,702 and 3,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,468, 12,702 and 3,604 is: 5,406

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,468 : 12,702 = 3,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,468/12,702 = 3,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,468x = 12,702 × 3,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,468x = 45,778,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,008/8,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406

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