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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.80, 19,006.20 and 8,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.80, 19,006.20 and 8,005.20 is: 12,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.80 : 19,006.20 = 8,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.80/19,006.20 = 8,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.80x = 19,006.20 × 8,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.80x = 152,148,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,148,432.24/12,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.80

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