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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.07, 15,565.59 and 3,451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.07, 15,565.59 and 3,451.57 is: 5,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.07 : 15,565.59 = 3,451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.07/15,565.59 = 3,451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.07x = 15,565.59 × 3,451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.07x = 53,725,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725,723.48/10,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.35

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