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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.38, 15,566.11 and 3,357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.38, 15,566.11 and 3,357.11 is: 5,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.38 : 15,566.11 = 3,357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.38/15,566.11 = 3,357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.38x = 15,566.11 × 3,357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.38x = 52,257,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,174.06/10,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.68

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