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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.72, 15,013.15 and 3,766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.72, 15,013.15 and 3,766.23 is: 5,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.72 : 15,013.15 = 3,766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.72/15,013.15 = 3,766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.72x = 15,013.15 × 3,766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.72x = 56,542,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,542,966.51/10,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.24

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