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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572, 12,858 and 2,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572, 12,858 and 2,416 is: 3,624

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572 : 12,858 = 2,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572/12,858 = 2,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572x = 12,858 × 2,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572x = 31,064,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064,928/8,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624

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