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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.80, 19,351.40 and 7,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.80, 19,351.40 and 7,740.40 is: 11,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.80 : 19,351.40 = 7,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.80/19,351.40 = 7,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.80x = 19,351.40 × 7,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.80x = 149,787,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,787,576.56/12,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.78

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