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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.89, 16,356.71 and 7,648.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.89, 16,356.71 and 7,648.59 is: 11,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.89 : 16,356.71 = 7,648.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.89/16,356.71 = 7,648.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.89x = 16,356.71 × 7,648.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.89x = 125,105,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,105,768.54/10,920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.64

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