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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,920.80, 17,881.20 and 7,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,920.80, 17,881.20 and 7,306.40 is: 10,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920.80 : 17,881.20 = 7,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920.80/17,881.20 = 7,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920.80x = 17,881.20 × 7,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920.80x = 130,647,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,647,199.68/11,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.60

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