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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.10, 16,497.15 and 8,045.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.10, 16,497.15 and 8,045.65 is: 12,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.10 : 16,497.15 = 8,045.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.10/16,497.15 = 8,045.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.10x = 16,497.15 × 8,045.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.10x = 132,730,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,730,294.90/10,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.48

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