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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.80, 16,453.20 and 8,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.80, 16,453.20 and 8,511.20 is: 12,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.80 : 16,453.20 = 8,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.80/16,453.20 = 8,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.80x = 16,453.20 × 8,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.80x = 140,036,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,036,475.84/10,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.80

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