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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.92, 15,566.38 and 5,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.92, 15,566.38 and 5,707.06 is: 8,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.92 : 15,566.38 = 5,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.92/15,566.38 = 5,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.92x = 15,566.38 × 5,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.92x = 88,838,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,838,211.46/10,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.31

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