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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.20, 18,400.80 and 7,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.20, 18,400.80 and 7,083.20 is: 10,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.20 : 18,400.80 = 7,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.20/18,400.80 = 7,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.20x = 18,400.80 × 7,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.20x = 130,336,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,336,546.56/12,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.80

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