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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.67, 15,036.06 and 4,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.67, 15,036.06 and 4,756.68 is: 7,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.67 : 15,036.06 = 4,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.67/15,036.06 = 4,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.67x = 15,036.06 × 4,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.67x = 71,521,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,521,725.88/10,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.33

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