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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.64, 15,554.16 and 8,412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.64, 15,554.16 and 8,412.36 is: 12,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.64 : 15,554.16 = 8,412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.64/15,554.16 = 8,412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.64x = 15,554.16 × 8,412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.64x = 130,847,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,847,193.42/10,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.35

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