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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.63, 15,026.92 and 3,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.63, 15,026.92 and 3,777.44 is: 5,667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.63 : 15,026.92 = 3,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.63/15,026.92 = 3,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.63x = 15,026.92 × 3,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.63x = 56,763,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,763,204.11/10,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.46

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