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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.20, 16,127.40 and 4,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.20, 16,127.40 and 4,905.20 is: 7,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.20 : 16,127.40 = 4,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.20/16,127.40 = 4,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.20x = 16,127.40 × 4,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.20x = 79,108,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,108,122.48/10,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.34

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