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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.04, 15,560.28 and 2,977.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.04, 15,560.28 and 2,977.85 is: 4,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.04 : 15,560.28 = 2,977.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.04/15,560.28 = 2,977.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.04x = 15,560.28 × 2,977.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.04x = 46,336,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,336,188.44/10,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.12

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