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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.72, 15,574.68 and 3,809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.72, 15,574.68 and 3,809.16 is: 5,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.72 : 15,574.68 = 3,809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.72/15,574.68 = 3,809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.72x = 15,574.68 × 3,809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.72x = 59,326,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,448.07/10,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.71

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