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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.11, 16,462.12 and 8,164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.11, 16,462.12 and 8,164.28 is: 12,252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.11 : 16,462.12 = 8,164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.11/16,462.12 = 8,164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.11x = 16,462.12 × 8,164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.11x = 134,401,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,401,357.07/10,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.71

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