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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.48, 19,920.72 and 4,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.48, 19,920.72 and 4,960.16 is: 7,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.48 : 19,920.72 = 4,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.48/19,920.72 = 4,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.48x = 19,920.72 × 4,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.48x = 98,809,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,809,958.52/13,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.24

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