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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.93, 18,869.09 and 6,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.93, 18,869.09 and 6,332.58 is: 9,501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.93 : 18,869.09 = 6,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.93/18,869.09 = 6,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.93x = 18,869.09 × 6,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.93x = 119,489,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,489,990.29/12,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.49

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