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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.27, 15,562.89 and 3,801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.27, 15,562.89 and 3,801.97 is: 5,702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.27 : 15,562.89 = 3,801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.27/15,562.89 = 3,801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.27x = 15,562.89 × 3,801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.27x = 59,169,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,169,563.08/10,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.94

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