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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.22, 18,930.33 and 7,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.22, 18,930.33 and 7,993.50 is: 11,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.22 : 18,930.33 = 7,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.22/18,930.33 = 7,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.22x = 18,930.33 × 7,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.22x = 151,319,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,319,592.86/12,620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.25

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