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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.60, 16,299.90 and 8,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.60, 16,299.90 and 8,112.60 is: 12,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.60 : 16,299.90 = 8,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.60/16,299.90 = 8,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.60x = 16,299.90 × 8,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.60x = 132,234,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,234,568.74/10,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,168.90

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