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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.60, 15,982.80 and 8,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.60, 15,982.80 and 8,725.60 is: 13,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.60 : 15,982.80 = 8,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.60/15,982.80 = 8,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.60x = 15,982.80 × 8,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.60x = 139,459,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,459,519.68/10,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.74

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