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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.80, 16,396.20 and 8,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.80, 16,396.20 and 8,338.80 is: 12,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.80 : 16,396.20 = 8,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.80/16,396.20 = 8,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.80x = 16,396.20 × 8,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.80x = 136,724,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,724,632.56/10,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.20

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