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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.74, 15,567.56 and 4,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.74, 15,567.56 and 4,136.24 is: 6,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.74 : 15,567.56 = 4,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.74/15,567.56 = 4,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.74x = 15,567.56 × 4,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.74x = 64,391,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391,164.37/10,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.74

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