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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.89, 15,565.86 and 3,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.89, 15,565.86 and 3,357.68 is: 5,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.89 : 15,565.86 = 3,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.89/15,565.86 = 3,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.89x = 15,565.86 × 3,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.89x = 52,265,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,265,098.98/10,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.17

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