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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,584.77, 18,879.89 and 6,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,584.77, 18,879.89 and 6,001.90 is: 9,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,584.77 : 18,879.89 = 6,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,584.77/18,879.89 = 6,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,584.77x = 18,879.89 × 6,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,584.77x = 113,315,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,315,134.58/12,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.15

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