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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.60, 16,371.60 and 8,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.60, 16,371.60 and 8,457.40 is: 12,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.60 : 16,371.60 = 8,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.60/16,371.60 = 8,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.60x = 16,371.60 × 8,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.60x = 138,461,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,461,169.84/10,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.30

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