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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.80, 16,415.40 and 8,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.80, 16,415.40 and 8,168.40 is: 12,240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.80 : 16,415.40 = 8,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.80/16,415.40 = 8,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.80x = 16,415.40 × 8,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.80x = 134,087,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,087,553.36/10,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.07

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