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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.88, 15,012.49 and 3,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.88, 15,012.49 and 3,770.52 is: 5,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.88 : 15,012.49 = 3,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.88/15,012.49 = 3,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.88x = 15,012.49 × 3,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.88x = 56,604,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,604,893.79/10,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.90

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