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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.12, 15,072.08 and 6,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.12, 15,072.08 and 6,442.20 is: 8,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.12 : 15,072.08 = 6,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.12/15,072.08 = 6,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.12x = 15,072.08 × 6,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.12x = 97,097,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,097,353.78/10,920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.60

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