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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.80, 16,409.40 and 8,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.80, 16,409.40 and 8,477.20 is: 12,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.80 : 16,409.40 = 8,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.80/16,409.40 = 8,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.80x = 16,409.40 × 8,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.80x = 139,105,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,105,765.68/10,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.00

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