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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.37, 15,552.34 and 3,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.37, 15,552.34 and 3,797.22 is: 5,690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.37 : 15,552.34 = 3,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.37/15,552.34 = 3,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.37x = 15,552.34 × 3,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.37x = 59,055,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,656.49/10,377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.81

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