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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,580.27, 18,870.35 and 3,220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,580.27, 18,870.35 and 3,220.27 is: 4,830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580.27 : 18,870.35 = 3,220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580.27/18,870.35 = 3,220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580.27x = 18,870.35 × 3,220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580.27x = 60,767,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767,558.72/12,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.39

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