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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.47, 15,005.93 and 3,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.47, 15,005.93 and 3,766.14 is: 5,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.47 : 15,005.93 = 3,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.47/15,005.93 = 3,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.47x = 15,005.93 × 3,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.47x = 56,514,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,514,414.38/10,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.35

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