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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.57, 15,523.11 and 7,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.57, 15,523.11 and 7,577.28 is: 11,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.57 : 15,523.11 = 7,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.57/15,523.11 = 7,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.57x = 15,523.11 × 7,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.57x = 117,622,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,622,950.94/10,343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.61

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