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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.80, 18,422.40 and 7,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.80, 18,422.40 and 7,084.80 is: 10,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.80 : 18,422.40 = 7,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.80/18,422.40 = 7,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.80x = 18,422.40 × 7,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.80x = 130,519,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,519,019.52/12,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.29

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