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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.60, 16,374.60 and 8,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.60, 16,374.60 and 8,459.40 is: 12,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.60 : 16,374.60 = 8,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.60/16,374.60 = 8,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.60x = 16,374.60 × 8,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.60x = 138,519,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,519,291.24/10,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.30

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