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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.80, 18,954.40 and 4,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.80, 18,954.40 and 4,203.52 is: 6,303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.80 : 18,954.40 = 4,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.80/18,954.40 = 4,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.80x = 18,954.40 × 4,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.80x = 79,675,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,675,199.49/12,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.02

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