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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,585.59, 18,892.97 and 6,753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,585.59, 18,892.97 and 6,753.59 is: 10,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,585.59 : 18,892.97 = 6,753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,585.59/18,892.97 = 6,753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,585.59x = 18,892.97 × 6,753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,585.59x = 127,595,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,595,245.03/12,585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.21

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