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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.80, 16,465.20 and 8,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.80, 16,465.20 and 8,060.80 is: 12,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.80 : 16,465.20 = 8,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.80/16,465.20 = 8,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.80x = 16,465.20 × 8,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.80x = 132,722,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,722,684.16/10,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.20

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