Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036, 15,054 and 2,740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,036, 15,054 and 2,740 is: 4,110
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,036 : 15,054 = 2,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,036/15,054 = 2,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,036x = 15,054 × 2,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,036x = 41,247,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,247,960/10,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,110
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