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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.24, 15,566.82 and 4,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.24, 15,566.82 and 4,135.74 is: 6,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.24 : 15,566.82 = 4,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.24/15,566.82 = 4,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.24x = 15,566.82 × 4,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.24x = 64,380,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,380,320.15/10,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.99

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