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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.55, 16,705.70 and 8,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.55, 16,705.70 and 8,066.30 is: 11,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.55 : 16,705.70 = 8,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.55/16,705.70 = 8,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.55x = 16,705.70 × 8,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.55x = 134,753,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,753,187.91/12,100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.12

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