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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.35, 15,011.73 and 3,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.35, 15,011.73 and 3,770.02 is: 5,654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.35 : 15,011.73 = 3,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.35/15,011.73 = 3,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.35x = 15,011.73 × 3,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.35x = 56,594,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,594,522.33/10,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.17

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