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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920.80, 19,359.60 and 6,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,920.80, 19,359.60 and 6,332.80 is: 9,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920.80 : 19,359.60 = 6,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920.80/19,359.60 = 6,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920.80x = 19,359.60 × 6,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920.80x = 122,600,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,600,474.88/12,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.61

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