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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562, 12,843 and 2,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562, 12,843 and 2,406 is: 3,609

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562 : 12,843 = 2,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562/12,843 = 2,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562x = 12,843 × 2,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562x = 30,900,258
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,900,258/8,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609

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