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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920.26, 19,388.90 and 7,080.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,920.26, 19,388.90 and 7,080.97 is: 10,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920.26 : 19,388.90 = 7,080.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920.26/19,388.90 = 7,080.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920.26x = 19,388.90 × 7,080.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920.26x = 137,292,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,292,219.23/12,920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.12

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