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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.03, 15,016.34 and 3,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.03, 15,016.34 and 3,773.79 is: 5,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.03 : 15,016.34 = 3,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.03/15,016.34 = 3,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.03x = 15,016.34 × 3,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.03x = 56,668,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,668,501.94/10,020.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.52

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