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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236, 15,354 and 2,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236, 15,354 and 2,940 is: 4,410

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236 : 15,354 = 2,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236/15,354 = 2,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236x = 15,354 × 2,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236x = 45,140,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,760/10,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410

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