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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.20, 18,094.80 and 6,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.20, 18,094.80 and 6,879.20 is: 10,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.20 : 18,094.80 = 6,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.20/18,094.80 = 6,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.20x = 18,094.80 × 6,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.20x = 124,477,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,477,748.16/12,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.80

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