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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.55, 15,563.01 and 3,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.55, 15,563.01 and 3,356.08 is: 5,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.55 : 15,563.01 = 3,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.55/15,563.01 = 3,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.55x = 15,563.01 × 3,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.55x = 52,230,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,230,706.60/10,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.05

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