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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.60, 16,280.20 and 4,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,855.60, 16,280.20 and 4,279.60 is: 6,418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,855.60 : 16,280.20 = 4,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,855.60/16,280.20 = 4,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,855.60x = 16,280.20 × 4,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,855.60x = 69,672,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,672,743.92/10,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.14

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