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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.03, 16,375.49 and 5,375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.03, 16,375.49 and 5,375.99 is: 8,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.03 : 16,375.49 = 5,375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.03/16,375.49 = 5,375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.03x = 16,375.49 × 5,375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.03x = 88,034,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034,361.73/10,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.73

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