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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.41, 15,668.01 and 8,378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.41, 15,668.01 and 8,378.38 is: 12,567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.41 : 15,668.01 = 8,378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.41/15,668.01 = 8,378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.41x = 15,668.01 × 8,378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.41x = 131,272,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,272,541.62/10,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.49

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