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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.32, 15,022.99 and 3,776.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.32, 15,022.99 and 3,776.73 is: 5,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.32 : 15,022.99 = 3,776.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.32/15,022.99 = 3,776.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.32x = 15,022.99 × 3,776.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.32x = 56,737,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,737,777.02/10,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.10

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