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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.20, 19,018.80 and 6,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.20, 19,018.80 and 6,847.20 is: 10,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.20 : 19,018.80 = 6,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.20/19,018.80 = 6,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.20x = 19,018.80 × 6,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.20x = 130,225,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,225,527.36/12,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.80

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