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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.80, 16,464.90 and 8,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.80, 16,464.90 and 8,058.20 is: 12,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.80 : 16,464.90 = 8,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.80/16,464.90 = 8,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.80x = 16,464.90 × 8,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.80x = 132,677,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,677,457.18/10,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.19

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