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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068, 15,102 and 2,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068, 15,102 and 2,772 is: 4,158

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068 : 15,102 = 2,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068/15,102 = 2,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068x = 15,102 × 2,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068x = 41,862,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,744/10,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158

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