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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.56, 18,840.92 and 3,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.56, 18,840.92 and 3,200.60 is: 4,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.56 : 18,840.92 = 3,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.56/18,840.92 = 3,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.56x = 18,840.92 × 3,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.56x = 60,302,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,248.55/12,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.92

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