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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,800.35, 16,160.12 and 7,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,800.35, 16,160.12 and 7,687.52 is: 11,502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,800.35 : 16,160.12 = 7,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,800.35/16,160.12 = 7,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,800.35x = 16,160.12 × 7,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,800.35x = 124,231,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,231,245.70/10,800.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.52

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