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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.80, 18,908.40 and 7,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.80, 18,908.40 and 7,408.80 is: 11,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.80 : 18,908.40 = 7,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.80/18,908.40 = 7,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.80x = 18,908.40 × 7,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.80x = 140,088,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,088,553.92/12,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.50

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