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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.06, 15,562.01 and 3,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.06, 15,562.01 and 3,355.27 is: 5,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.06 : 15,562.01 = 3,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.06/15,562.01 = 3,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.06x = 15,562.01 × 3,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.06x = 52,214,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214,728.52/10,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.75

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