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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.28, 18,999.70 and 4,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.28, 18,999.70 and 4,770.20 is: 7,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.28 : 18,999.70 = 4,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.28/18,999.70 = 4,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.28x = 18,999.70 × 4,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.28x = 90,632,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,632,368.94/12,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.80

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