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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.73, 15,005.10 and 3,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.73, 15,005.10 and 3,763.25 is: 5,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.73 : 15,005.10 = 3,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.73/15,005.10 = 3,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.73x = 15,005.10 × 3,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.73x = 56,467,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,467,867.55/10,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.68

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