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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014, 15,021.04 and 2,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014, 15,021.04 and 2,718 is: 4,077.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014 : 15,021.04 = 2,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014/15,021.04 = 2,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014x = 15,021.04 × 2,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014x = 40,827,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827,186.72/10,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.01

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