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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,088, 15,132 and 2,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,088, 15,132 and 2,792 is: 4,188

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,088 : 15,132 = 2,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,088/15,132 = 2,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,088x = 15,132 × 2,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,088x = 42,248,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248,544/10,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188

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