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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.99, 15,030.38 and 3,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.99, 15,030.38 and 3,779.87 is: 5,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.99 : 15,030.38 = 3,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.99/15,030.38 = 3,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.99x = 15,030.38 × 3,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.99x = 56,812,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812,816.75/10,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.25

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