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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.39, 15,573.57 and 4,133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.39, 15,573.57 and 4,133.79 is: 6,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.39 : 15,573.57 = 4,133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.39/15,573.57 = 4,133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.39x = 15,573.57 × 4,133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.39x = 64,377,926.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,377,926.33/10,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.67

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