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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.21, 18,853.52 and 6,018.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.21, 18,853.52 and 6,018.93 is: 9,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.21 : 18,853.52 = 6,018.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.21/18,853.52 = 6,018.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.21x = 18,853.52 × 6,018.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.21x = 113,477,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,477,987.04/12,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.62

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