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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.40, 14,964.90 and 8,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.40, 14,964.90 and 8,450.20 is: 12,638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.40 : 14,964.90 = 8,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.40/14,964.90 = 8,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.40x = 14,964.90 × 8,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.40x = 126,456,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,456,397.98/10,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.81

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