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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.67, 15,567.27 and 3,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.67, 15,567.27 and 3,802.92 is: 5,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.67 : 15,567.27 = 3,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.67/15,567.27 = 3,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.67x = 15,567.27 × 3,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.67x = 59,201,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201,082.43/10,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.21

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