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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.99, 15,024.60 and 3,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.99, 15,024.60 and 3,774.87 is: 5,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.99 : 15,024.60 = 3,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.99/15,024.60 = 3,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.99x = 15,024.60 × 3,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.99x = 56,715,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,715,911.80/10,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.10

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