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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.10, 16,168.80 and 8,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.10, 16,168.80 and 8,316.80 is: 12,484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.10 : 16,168.80 = 8,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.10/16,168.80 = 8,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.10x = 16,168.80 × 8,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.10x = 134,472,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472,675.84/10,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.58

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