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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.80, 18,425.40 and 7,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.80, 18,425.40 and 7,086.80 is: 10,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.80 : 18,425.40 = 7,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.80/18,425.40 = 7,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.80x = 18,425.40 × 7,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.80x = 130,577,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577,124.72/12,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.29

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