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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.74, 15,003.87 and 3,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.74, 15,003.87 and 3,766.50 is: 5,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.74 : 15,003.87 = 3,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.74/15,003.87 = 3,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.74x = 15,003.87 × 3,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.74x = 56,512,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,076.36/10,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.40

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