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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.38, 16,152.57 and 4,920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.38, 16,152.57 and 4,920.89 is: 7,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.38 : 16,152.57 = 4,920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.38/16,152.57 = 4,920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.38x = 16,152.57 × 4,920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.38x = 79,485,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,485,044.12/10,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.34

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