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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.17, 15,564.24 and 3,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.17, 15,564.24 and 3,802.88 is: 5,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.17 : 15,564.24 = 3,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.17/15,564.24 = 3,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.17x = 15,564.24 × 3,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.17x = 59,188,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188,975.92/10,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.32

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