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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.92, 16,137.12 and 8,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.92, 16,137.12 and 8,898.64 is: 13,350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.92 : 16,137.12 = 8,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.92/16,137.12 = 8,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.92x = 16,137.12 × 8,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.92x = 143,598,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598,421.52/10,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.64

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