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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,883.52, 16,275.39 and 8,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,883.52, 16,275.39 and 8,112.12 is: 12,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,883.52 : 16,275.39 = 8,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,883.52/16,275.39 = 8,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,883.52x = 16,275.39 × 8,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,883.52x = 132,027,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,027,916.73/10,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.99

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