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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.30, 16,392.60 and 5,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.30, 16,392.60 and 5,999.55 is: 9,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.30 : 16,392.60 = 5,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.30/16,392.60 = 5,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.30x = 16,392.60 × 5,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.30x = 98,348,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,348,223.33/10,920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.00

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