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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.60, 15,006.11 and 3,766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.60, 15,006.11 and 3,766.27 is: 5,648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.60 : 15,006.11 = 3,766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.60/15,006.11 = 3,766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.60x = 15,006.11 × 3,766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.60x = 56,516,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,516,986.88/10,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.54

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