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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.81, 15,070.02 and 6,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.81, 15,070.02 and 6,444.75 is: 8,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.81 : 15,070.02 = 6,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.81/15,070.02 = 6,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.81x = 15,070.02 × 6,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.81x = 97,122,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,122,511.40/10,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.34

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