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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.82, 16,381.23 and 2,712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.82, 16,381.23 and 2,712.82 is: 4,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.82 : 16,381.23 = 2,712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.82/16,381.23 = 2,712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.82x = 16,381.23 × 2,712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.82x = 44,439,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,328.37/10,920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.23

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