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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.60, 16,440.90 and 8,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.60, 16,440.90 and 8,044.60 is: 12,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.60 : 16,440.90 = 8,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.60/16,440.90 = 8,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.60x = 16,440.90 × 8,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.60x = 132,260,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,260,464.14/10,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.90

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