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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.08, 15,752.44 and 3,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.08, 15,752.44 and 3,577.76 is: 5,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.08 : 15,752.44 = 3,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.08/15,752.44 = 3,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.08x = 15,752.44 × 3,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.08x = 56,358,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358,449.73/10,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.34

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