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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.40, 15,413.40 and 8,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.40, 15,413.40 and 8,989.20 is: 13,509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.40 : 15,413.40 = 8,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.40/15,413.40 = 8,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.40x = 15,413.40 × 8,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.40x = 138,554,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,554,135.28/10,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.04

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