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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,380.79, 18,570.99 and 3,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,380.79, 18,570.99 and 3,020.88 is: 4,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,380.79 : 18,570.99 = 3,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,380.79/18,570.99 = 3,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,380.79x = 18,570.99 × 3,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,380.79x = 56,100,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,100,732.27/12,380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.27

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