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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.40, 15,009.60 and 8,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.40, 15,009.60 and 8,892.80 is: 13,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.40 : 15,009.60 = 8,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.40/15,009.60 = 8,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.40x = 15,009.60 × 8,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.40x = 133,477,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,477,370.88/10,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.20

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