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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.08, 18,830.91 and 6,003.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.08, 18,830.91 and 6,003.89 is: 8,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.08 : 18,830.91 = 6,003.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.08/18,830.91 = 6,003.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.08x = 18,830.91 × 6,003.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.08x = 113,058,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,058,712.24/12,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.13

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