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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.72, 14,995.32 and 3,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.72, 14,995.32 and 3,762.60 is: 5,640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.72 : 14,995.32 = 3,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.72/14,995.32 = 3,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.72x = 14,995.32 × 3,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.72x = 56,421,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421,391.03/10,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.04

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