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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.40, 15,675.60 and 9,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.40, 15,675.60 and 9,964.40 is: 14,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.40 : 15,675.60 = 9,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.40/15,675.60 = 9,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.40x = 15,675.60 × 9,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.40x = 156,197,948.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,197,948.64/10,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,946.60

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