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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.60, 15,562.56 and 3,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.60, 15,562.56 and 3,802.08 is: 5,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.60 : 15,562.56 = 3,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.60/15,562.56 = 3,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.60x = 15,562.56 × 3,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.60x = 59,170,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,170,098.12/10,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.71

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