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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.53, 15,005.55 and 4,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.53, 15,005.55 and 4,737.30 is: 7,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.53 : 15,005.55 = 4,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.53/15,005.55 = 4,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.53x = 15,005.55 × 4,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.53x = 71,085,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,085,869.57/10,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.08

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