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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.57, 15,013.52 and 3,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.57, 15,013.52 and 3,771.20 is: 5,655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.57 : 15,013.52 = 3,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.57/15,013.52 = 3,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.57x = 15,013.52 × 3,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.57x = 56,619,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619,019.44/10,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.93

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