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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.56, 15,015.12 and 3,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.56, 15,015.12 and 3,774.88 is: 5,658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.56 : 15,015.12 = 3,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.56/15,015.12 = 3,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.56x = 15,015.12 × 3,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.56x = 56,680,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,680,276.19/10,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.66

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