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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.72, 15,006 and 3,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.72, 15,006 and 3,763.12 is: 5,644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.72 : 15,006 = 3,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.72/15,006 = 3,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.72x = 15,006 × 3,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.72x = 56,469,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,469,378.72/10,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.84

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