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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.72, 18,834.87 and 6,006.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.72, 18,834.87 and 6,006.53 is: 8,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.72 : 18,834.87 = 6,006.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.72/18,834.87 = 6,006.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.72x = 18,834.87 × 6,006.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.72x = 113,132,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,132,117.53/12,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.08

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