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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.95, 15,566.93 and 3,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.95, 15,566.93 and 3,801.47 is: 5,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.95 : 15,566.93 = 3,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.95/15,566.93 = 3,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.95x = 15,566.93 × 3,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.95x = 59,177,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177,217.39/10,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.21

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