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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.34, 15,066.27 and 3,720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.34, 15,066.27 and 3,720.13 is: 5,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.34 : 15,066.27 = 3,720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.34/15,066.27 = 3,720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.34x = 15,066.27 × 3,720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.34x = 56,048,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048,445.35/10,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.44

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