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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036 : 15,054 = 2,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036/15,054 = 2,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036x = 15,054 × 2,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036x = 41,247,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,960/10,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110

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