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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.40, 15,879.60 and 8,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.40, 15,879.60 and 8,628.64 is: 12,972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.40 : 15,879.60 = 8,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.40/15,879.60 = 8,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.40x = 15,879.60 × 8,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.40x = 137,019,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,019,351.74/10,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.37

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