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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852, 13,278 and 2,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852, 13,278 and 2,696 is: 4,044

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852 : 13,278 = 2,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852/13,278 = 2,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852x = 13,278 × 2,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852x = 35,797,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797,488/8,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044

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