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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.80, 18,971.40 and 8,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.80, 18,971.40 and 8,001.20 is: 11,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.80 : 18,971.40 = 8,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.80/18,971.40 = 8,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.80x = 18,971.40 × 8,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.80x = 151,793,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,793,965.68/12,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.61

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