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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520.38, 18,779.88 and 3,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520.38, 18,779.88 and 3,160.28 is: 4,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520.38 : 18,779.88 = 3,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520.38/18,779.88 = 3,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520.38x = 18,779.88 × 3,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520.38x = 59,349,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,679.17/12,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.25

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