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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.37, 15,033.32 and 3,696.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.37, 15,033.32 and 3,696.66 is: 5,545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.37 : 15,033.32 = 3,696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.37/15,033.32 = 3,696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.37x = 15,033.32 × 3,696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.37x = 55,573,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573,054.23/10,021.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.46

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