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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272, 15,408 and 2,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272, 15,408 and 2,976 is: 4,464

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272 : 15,408 = 2,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272/15,408 = 2,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272x = 15,408 × 2,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272x = 45,854,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,854,208/10,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464

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