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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.05, 15,007.63 and 3,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.05, 15,007.63 and 3,767.76 is: 5,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.05 : 15,007.63 = 3,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.05/15,007.63 = 3,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.05x = 15,007.63 × 3,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.05x = 56,545,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,545,148.01/10,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.71

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