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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,946.40, 19,419.60 and 8,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,946.40, 19,419.60 and 8,280.80 is: 12,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,946.40 : 19,419.60 = 8,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,946.40/19,419.60 = 8,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,946.40x = 19,419.60 × 8,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,946.40x = 160,809,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,809,823.68/12,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.20

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