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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.34, 15,005.74 and 3,766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.34, 15,005.74 and 3,766.02 is: 5,648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.34 : 15,005.74 = 3,766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.34/15,005.74 = 3,766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.34x = 15,005.74 × 3,766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.34x = 56,511,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,511,916.95/10,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.18

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