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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.80, 18,415.20 and 4,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.80, 18,415.20 and 4,068.80 is: 6,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.80 : 18,415.20 = 4,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.80/18,415.20 = 4,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.80x = 18,415.20 × 4,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.80x = 74,927,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,927,765.76/12,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.20

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