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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470, 12,705 and 2,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470, 12,705 and 2,314 is: 3,471

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470 : 12,705 = 2,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470/12,705 = 2,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470x = 12,705 × 2,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470x = 29,399,370
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399,370/8,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471

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