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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.60, 15,002.40 and 4,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.60, 15,002.40 and 4,451.20 is: 6,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.60 : 15,002.40 = 4,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.60/15,002.40 = 4,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.60x = 15,002.40 × 4,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.60x = 66,778,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,778,682.88/10,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.46

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