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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.20, 12,615.30 and 5,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.20, 12,615.30 and 5,645.40 is: 8,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.20 : 12,615.30 = 5,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.20/12,615.30 = 5,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.20x = 12,615.30 × 5,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.20x = 71,218,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,218,414.62/8,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.10

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