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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.71, 15,095.19 and 3,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.71, 15,095.19 and 3,737.22 is: 5,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.71 : 15,095.19 = 3,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.71/15,095.19 = 3,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.71x = 15,095.19 × 3,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.71x = 56,414,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414,059.99/10,066.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.02

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