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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.20, 16,111.80 and 8,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.20, 16,111.80 and 8,149.20 is: 12,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.20 : 16,111.80 = 8,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.20/16,111.80 = 8,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.20x = 16,111.80 × 8,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.20x = 131,298,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,298,280.56/10,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.80

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