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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.15, 18,858.89 and 6,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.15, 18,858.89 and 6,001.86 is: 9,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.15 : 18,858.89 = 6,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.15/18,858.89 = 6,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.15x = 18,858.89 × 6,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.15x = 113,188,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188,417.54/12,570.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.54

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