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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.40, 14,963.40 and 8,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.40, 14,963.40 and 8,449.20 is: 12,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.40 : 14,963.40 = 8,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.40/14,963.40 = 8,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.40x = 14,963.40 × 8,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.40x = 126,428,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,428,759.28/10,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.32

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