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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.80, 18,440.40 and 7,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.80, 18,440.40 and 7,096.80 is: 10,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.80 : 18,440.40 = 7,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.80/18,440.40 = 7,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.80x = 18,440.40 × 7,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.80x = 130,867,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,867,830.72/12,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.30

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