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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.97, 15,012.54 and 3,766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.97, 15,012.54 and 3,766.86 is: 5,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.97 : 15,012.54 = 3,766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.97/15,012.54 = 3,766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.97x = 15,012.54 × 3,766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.97x = 56,550,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550,136.42/10,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.08

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