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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.08, 18,826.41 and 6,000.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.08, 18,826.41 and 6,000.89 is: 8,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.08 : 18,826.41 = 6,000.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.08/18,826.41 = 6,000.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.08x = 18,826.41 × 6,000.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.08x = 112,975,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,975,215.50/12,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.63

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