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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.68, 14,994.66 and 3,759.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.68, 14,994.66 and 3,759.41 is: 5,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.68 : 14,994.66 = 3,759.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.68/14,994.66 = 3,759.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.68x = 14,994.66 × 3,759.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.68x = 56,370,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,370,999.78/10,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.90

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