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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.60, 16,496.40 and 8,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.60, 16,496.40 and 8,045.15 is: 12,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.60 : 16,496.40 = 8,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.60/16,496.40 = 8,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.60x = 16,496.40 × 8,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.60x = 132,716,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,716,012.46/10,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.73

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