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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.66, 15,046.64 and 3,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.66, 15,046.64 and 3,707.83 is: 5,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.66 : 15,046.64 = 3,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.66/15,046.64 = 3,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.66x = 15,046.64 × 3,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.66x = 55,790,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,354.84/10,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.89

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