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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.28, 18,980.96 and 6,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.28, 18,980.96 and 6,077.92 is: 9,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.28 : 18,980.96 = 6,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.28/18,980.96 = 6,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.28x = 18,980.96 × 6,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.28x = 115,364,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,364,756.40/12,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.82

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