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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.80, 16,205.70 and 8,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.80, 16,205.70 and 8,179.40 is: 12,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.80 : 16,205.70 = 8,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.80/16,205.70 = 8,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.80x = 16,205.70 × 8,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.80x = 132,552,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,552,902.58/10,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.10

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