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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.05, 16,395.08 and 8,338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.05, 16,395.08 and 8,338.05 is: 12,507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.05 : 16,395.08 = 8,338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.05/16,395.08 = 8,338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.05x = 16,395.08 × 8,338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.05x = 136,702,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702,955.10/10,930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.08

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