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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.10, 16,309.80 and 8,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.10, 16,309.80 and 8,410.80 is: 12,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.10 : 16,309.80 = 8,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.10/16,309.80 = 8,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.10x = 16,309.80 × 8,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.10x = 137,178,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,178,465.84/10,865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.61

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