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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.80, 18,931.20 and 8,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.80, 18,931.20 and 8,732.80 is: 13,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.80 : 18,931.20 = 8,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.80/18,931.20 = 8,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.80x = 18,931.20 × 8,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.80x = 165,322,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,322,383.36/12,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.20

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