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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.40, 16,218.60 and 10,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.40, 16,218.60 and 10,666.60 is: 15,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.40 : 16,218.60 = 10,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.40/16,218.60 = 10,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.40x = 16,218.60 × 10,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.40x = 172,997,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,997,318.76/10,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.90

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