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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.20, 18,910.80 and 3,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.20, 18,910.80 and 3,373.20 is: 5,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.20 : 18,910.80 = 3,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.20/18,910.80 = 3,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.20x = 18,910.80 × 3,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.20x = 63,789,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789,910.56/12,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.80

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