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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.42, 18,826.92 and 6,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.42, 18,826.92 and 6,001.22 is: 8,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.42 : 18,826.92 = 6,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.42/18,826.92 = 6,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.42x = 18,826.92 × 6,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.42x = 112,984,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,984,535.91/12,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.12

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