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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.89, 18,832.13 and 6,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.89, 18,832.13 and 6,004.69 is: 8,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.89 : 18,832.13 = 6,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.89/18,832.13 = 6,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.89x = 18,832.13 × 6,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.89x = 113,081,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,081,025.59/12,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.32

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