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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.13, 15,014.36 and 3,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.13, 15,014.36 and 3,771.77 is: 5,656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.13 : 15,014.36 = 3,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.13/15,014.36 = 3,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.13x = 15,014.36 × 3,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.13x = 56,630,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,630,646.97/10,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.77

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