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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.13, 15,008.38 and 3,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.13, 15,008.38 and 3,767.70 is: 5,648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.13 : 15,008.38 = 3,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.13/15,008.38 = 3,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.13x = 15,008.38 × 3,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.13x = 56,547,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,547,120.19/10,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.43

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