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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.80, 18,380.40 and 7,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.80, 18,380.40 and 7,325.20 is: 10,981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.80 : 18,380.40 = 7,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.80/18,380.40 = 7,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.80x = 18,380.40 × 7,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.80x = 134,640,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,640,106.08/12,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.35

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