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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.80, 19,007.40 and 6,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.80, 19,007.40 and 6,742.40 is: 10,122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.80 : 19,007.40 = 6,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.80/19,007.40 = 6,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.80x = 19,007.40 × 6,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.80x = 128,155,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,155,493.76/12,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.23

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