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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.08, 18,827.91 and 6,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.08, 18,827.91 and 6,001.89 is: 8,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.08 : 18,827.91 = 6,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.08/18,827.91 = 6,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.08x = 18,827.91 × 6,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.08x = 113,003,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,003,044.75/12,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.13

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