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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.64, 15,024.49 and 3,775.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.64, 15,024.49 and 3,775.21 is: 5,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.64 : 15,024.49 = 3,775.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.64/15,024.49 = 3,775.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.64x = 15,024.49 × 3,775.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.64x = 56,720,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720,557.89/10,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.77

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