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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.11, 15,566.52 and 4,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.11, 15,566.52 and 4,374.92 is: 6,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.11 : 15,566.52 = 4,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.11/15,566.52 = 4,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.11x = 15,566.52 × 4,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.11x = 68,102,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,102,279.68/10,377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.74

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