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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.62, 16,212.93 and 8,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.62, 16,212.93 and 8,347.03 is: 12,520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.62 : 16,212.93 = 8,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.62/16,212.93 = 8,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.62x = 16,212.93 × 8,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.62x = 135,329,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,329,813.10/10,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.55

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