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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.60, 16,010.40 and 8,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.60, 16,010.40 and 8,446.40 is: 12,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.60 : 16,010.40 = 8,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.60/16,010.40 = 8,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.60x = 16,010.40 × 8,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.60x = 135,230,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230,242.56/10,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.60

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