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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.60, 15,055.20 and 5,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.60, 15,055.20 and 5,655.60 is: 8,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.60 : 15,055.20 = 5,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.60/15,055.20 = 5,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.60x = 15,055.20 × 5,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.60x = 85,146,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,189.12/10,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.49

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