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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.60, 16,007.40 and 8,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.60, 16,007.40 and 8,444.40 is: 12,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.60 : 16,007.40 = 8,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.60/16,007.40 = 8,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.60x = 16,007.40 × 8,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.60x = 135,172,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,172,888.56/10,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.60

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