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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.58, 18,831.66 and 6,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.58, 18,831.66 and 6,004.39 is: 8,992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.58 : 18,831.66 = 6,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.58/18,831.66 = 6,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.58x = 18,831.66 × 6,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.58x = 113,072,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,072,630.99/12,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.87

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