Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712, 13,068 and 2,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,712, 13,068 and 2,556 is: 3,834
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,712 : 13,068 = 2,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,712/13,068 = 2,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,712x = 13,068 × 2,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,712x = 33,401,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,401,808/8,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,834
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