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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.03, 15,863.76 and 3,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.03, 15,863.76 and 3,556.25 is: 5,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.03 : 15,863.76 = 3,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.03/15,863.76 = 3,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.03x = 15,863.76 × 3,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.03x = 56,415,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415,417.18/10,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.77

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