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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.48, 15,568.40 and 3,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.48, 15,568.40 and 3,803.88 is: 5,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.48 : 15,568.40 = 3,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.48/15,568.40 = 3,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.48x = 15,568.40 × 3,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.48x = 59,220,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220,325.39/10,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.62

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