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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.80, 16,419.48 and 8,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.80, 16,419.48 and 8,176.12 is: 12,256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.80 : 16,419.48 = 8,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.80/16,419.48 = 8,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.80x = 16,419.48 × 8,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.80x = 134,247,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,247,638.82/10,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.92

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