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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.97, 14,992.70 and 3,760.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.97, 14,992.70 and 3,760.83 is: 5,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.97 : 14,992.70 = 3,760.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.97/14,992.70 = 3,760.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.97x = 14,992.70 × 3,760.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.97x = 56,384,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,384,977.14/10,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.39

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