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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.88, 15,008.92 and 3,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.88, 15,008.92 and 3,764.44 is: 5,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.88 : 15,008.92 = 3,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.88/15,008.92 = 3,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.88x = 15,008.92 × 3,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.88x = 56,500,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,500,178.80/10,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.83

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