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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.70, 15,014.16 and 3,767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.70, 15,014.16 and 3,767.77 is: 5,652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.70 : 15,014.16 = 3,767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.70/15,014.16 = 3,767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.70x = 15,014.16 × 3,767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.70x = 56,569,835.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,569,835.94/10,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.63

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