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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.29, 16,377.60 and 3,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.29, 16,377.60 and 3,127.28 is: 4,690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.29 : 16,377.60 = 3,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.29/16,377.60 = 3,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.29x = 16,377.60 × 3,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.29x = 51,217,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217,340.93/10,920.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.11

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