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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.63, 15,001.29 and 3,760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.63, 15,001.29 and 3,760.42 is: 5,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.63 : 15,001.29 = 3,760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.63/15,001.29 = 3,760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.63x = 15,001.29 × 3,760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.63x = 56,411,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411,113.44/10,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.07

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