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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.60, 15,014.22 and 3,772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.60, 15,014.22 and 3,772.33 is: 5,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.60 : 15,014.22 = 3,772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.60/15,014.22 = 3,772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.60x = 15,014.22 × 3,772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.60x = 56,638,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,638,592.53/10,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.34

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