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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.60, 18,916.80 and 8,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.60, 18,916.80 and 8,003.20 is: 11,991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.60 : 18,916.80 = 8,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.60/18,916.80 = 8,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.60x = 18,916.80 × 8,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.60x = 151,394,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,394,933.76/12,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.11

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