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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.68, 11,340.54 and 8,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.68, 11,340.54 and 8,016.96 is: 10,997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.68 : 11,340.54 = 8,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.68/11,340.54 = 8,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.68x = 11,340.54 × 8,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.68x = 90,916,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,916,655.56/8,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.96

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