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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.78, 15,068.06 and 6,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.78, 15,068.06 and 6,380.90 is: 8,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.78 : 15,068.06 = 6,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.78/15,068.06 = 6,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.78x = 15,068.06 × 6,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.78x = 96,147,784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,147,784.05/10,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.11

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