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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.03, 15,560.13 and 3,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.03, 15,560.13 and 3,710.96 is: 5,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.03 : 15,560.13 = 3,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.03/15,560.13 = 3,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.03x = 15,560.13 × 3,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.03x = 57,742,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742,942.22/10,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.50

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