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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.47, 14,994.95 and 3,762.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.47, 14,994.95 and 3,762.33 is: 5,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.47 : 14,994.95 = 3,762.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.47/14,994.95 = 3,762.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.47x = 14,994.95 × 3,762.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.47x = 56,415,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415,931.42/10,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.64

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