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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.52, 16,458.24 and 8,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.52, 16,458.24 and 8,057.16 is: 12,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.52 : 16,458.24 = 8,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.52/16,458.24 = 8,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.52x = 16,458.24 × 8,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.52x = 132,606,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,606,673.00/11,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.45

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