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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.91, 16,079.86 and 8,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.91, 16,079.86 and 8,085.52 is: 12,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.91 : 16,079.86 = 8,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.91/16,079.86 = 8,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.91x = 16,079.86 × 8,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.91x = 130,014,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,014,029.63/10,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.18

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