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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.60, 15,008.40 and 8,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.60, 15,008.40 and 8,450.40 is: 12,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.60 : 15,008.40 = 8,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.60/15,008.40 = 8,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.60x = 15,008.40 × 8,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.60x = 126,826,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,826,983.36/10,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.60

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