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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.88, 15,018.49 and 3,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.88, 15,018.49 and 3,774.52 is: 5,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.88 : 15,018.49 = 3,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.88/15,018.49 = 3,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.88x = 15,018.49 × 3,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.88x = 56,687,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687,590.87/10,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.90

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