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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.92, 18,420.52 and 5,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.92, 18,420.52 and 5,260.92 is: 7,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.92 : 18,420.52 = 5,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.92/18,420.52 = 5,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.92x = 18,420.52 × 5,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.92x = 96,908,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,908,882.08/12,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.01

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