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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.20, 16,891.80 and 8,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.20, 16,891.80 and 8,150.80 is: 12,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.20 : 16,891.80 = 8,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.20/16,891.80 = 8,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.20x = 16,891.80 × 8,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.20x = 137,681,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,681,683.44/11,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.20

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