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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.67, 14,990.16 and 3,756.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.67, 14,990.16 and 3,756.41 is: 5,629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.67 : 14,990.16 = 3,756.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.67/14,990.16 = 3,756.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.67x = 14,990.16 × 3,756.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.67x = 56,309,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,309,182.27/10,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.41

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