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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.05, 15,562.26 and 3,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.05, 15,562.26 and 3,355.58 is: 5,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.05 : 15,562.26 = 3,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.05/15,562.26 = 3,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.05x = 15,562.26 × 3,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.05x = 52,220,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220,408.41/10,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.30

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