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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.12, 18,833.96 and 6,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.12, 18,833.96 and 6,005.96 is: 8,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.12 : 18,833.96 = 6,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.12/18,833.96 = 6,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.12x = 18,833.96 × 6,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.12x = 113,115,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,115,931.25/12,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.22

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