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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.84, 15,006.48 and 3,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.84, 15,006.48 and 3,766.52 is: 5,648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.84 : 15,006.48 = 3,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.84/15,006.48 = 3,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.84x = 15,006.48 × 3,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.84x = 56,522,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,522,132.02/10,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.91

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