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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.01, 15,549.11 and 3,701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.01, 15,549.11 and 3,701.04 is: 5,552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.01 : 15,549.11 = 3,701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.01/15,549.11 = 3,701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.01x = 15,549.11 × 3,701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.01x = 57,547,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547,923.42/10,365.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.13

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