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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.40, 15,414.60 and 8,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.40, 15,414.60 and 8,672.60 is: 13,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.40 : 15,414.60 = 8,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.40/15,414.60 = 8,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.40x = 15,414.60 × 8,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.40x = 133,684,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,684,659.96/10,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.90

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