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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.15, 16,381.85 and 3,522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.15, 16,381.85 and 3,522.15 is: 5,283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.15 : 16,381.85 = 3,522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.15/16,381.85 = 3,522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.15x = 16,381.85 × 3,522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.15x = 57,699,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,315.37/10,920.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.75

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