Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664, 12,996 and 2,508
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,664, 12,996 and 2,508 is: 3,762
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,664 : 12,996 = 2,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,664/12,996 = 2,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,664x = 12,996 × 2,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,664x = 32,593,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,593,968/8,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762
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