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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,538, 12,807 and 2,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,538, 12,807 and 2,382 is: 3,573

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,538 : 12,807 = 2,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,538/12,807 = 2,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,538x = 12,807 × 2,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,538x = 30,506,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506,274/8,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573

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