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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.22, 18,875.22 and 6,980.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.22, 18,875.22 and 6,980.22 is: 10,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.22 : 18,875.22 = 6,980.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.22/18,875.22 = 6,980.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.22x = 18,875.22 × 6,980.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.22x = 131,753,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,753,188.15/12,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.30

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