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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.70, 15,566.55 and 6,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.70, 15,566.55 and 6,003.70 is: 9,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.70 : 15,566.55 = 6,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.70/15,566.55 = 6,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.70x = 15,566.55 × 6,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.70x = 93,456,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,456,896.24/10,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.55

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