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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.20, 15,601.20 and 8,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.20, 15,601.20 and 8,685.60 is: 13,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.20 : 15,601.20 = 8,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.20/15,601.20 = 8,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.20x = 15,601.20 × 8,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.20x = 135,505,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,505,782.72/10,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.55

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