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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,612.80, 18,919.20 and 3,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,612.80, 18,919.20 and 3,252.80 is: 4,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612.80 : 18,919.20 = 3,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612.80/18,919.20 = 3,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612.80x = 18,919.20 × 3,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612.80x = 61,540,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,373.76/12,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.20

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