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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.29, 15,565.37 and 4,533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.29, 15,565.37 and 4,533.89 is: 6,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.29 : 15,565.37 = 4,533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.29/15,565.37 = 4,533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.29x = 15,565.37 × 4,533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.29x = 70,571,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,571,652.72/10,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.59

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