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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.16, 15,068.72 and 6,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.16, 15,068.72 and 6,203.52 is: 8,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.16 : 15,068.72 = 6,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.16/15,068.72 = 6,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.16x = 15,068.72 × 6,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.16x = 93,479,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,479,105.89/10,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.23

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