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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.12, 15,571.62 and 3,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.12, 15,571.62 and 3,802.44 is: 5,705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.12 : 15,571.62 = 3,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.12/15,571.62 = 3,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.12x = 15,571.62 × 3,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.12x = 59,210,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,210,150.75/10,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.84

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