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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.30, 16,470.15 and 8,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.30, 16,470.15 and 8,061.70 is: 12,071.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.30 : 16,470.15 = 8,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.30/16,470.15 = 8,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.30x = 16,470.15 × 8,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.30x = 132,777,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,777,408.26/10,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.44

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