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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.86, 16,407.66 and 8,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.86, 16,407.66 and 8,018.76 is: 12,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.86 : 16,407.66 = 8,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.86/16,407.66 = 8,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.86x = 16,407.66 × 8,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.86x = 131,569,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,569,087.70/10,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.28

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