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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.24, 15,090.35 and 9,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.24, 15,090.35 and 9,304.25 is: 12,857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.24 : 15,090.35 = 9,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.24/15,090.35 = 9,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.24x = 15,090.35 × 9,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.24x = 140,404,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,404,267.01/10,920.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,857.25

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