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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.04, 16,774.41 and 8,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.04, 16,774.41 and 8,376.62 is: 11,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.04 : 16,774.41 = 8,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.04/16,774.41 = 8,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.04x = 16,774.41 × 8,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.04x = 140,512,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,512,858.29/12,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.30

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