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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008, 15,012 and 2,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008, 15,012 and 2,712 is: 4,068

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008 : 15,012 = 2,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008/15,012 = 2,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008x = 15,012 × 2,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008x = 40,712,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712,544/10,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068

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