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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.68, 18,870.62 and 6,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.68, 18,870.62 and 6,003.02 is: 9,006.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.68 : 18,870.62 = 6,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.68/18,870.62 = 6,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.68x = 18,870.62 × 6,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.68x = 113,280,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,280,709.27/12,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.49

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