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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.60, 16,779.90 and 8,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.60, 16,779.90 and 8,626.84 is: 11,903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.60 : 16,779.90 = 8,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.60/16,779.90 = 8,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.60x = 16,779.90 × 8,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.60x = 144,757,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,757,512.52/12,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.81

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