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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.70, 15,550.05 and 7,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.70, 15,550.05 and 7,774.70 is: 11,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.70 : 15,550.05 = 7,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.70/15,550.05 = 7,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.70x = 15,550.05 × 7,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.70x = 120,896,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,896,973.74/10,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.05

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