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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014, 15,021 and 4,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014, 15,021 and 4,542 is: 6,813

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014 : 15,021 = 4,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014/15,021 = 4,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014x = 15,021 × 4,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014x = 68,225,382
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225,382/10,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813

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