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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.80, 16,444.20 and 8,505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.80, 16,444.20 and 8,505.20 is: 12,757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.80 : 16,444.20 = 8,505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.80/16,444.20 = 8,505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.80x = 16,444.20 × 8,505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.80x = 139,861,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,861,209.84/10,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.80

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