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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.44, 18,853.93 and 6,019.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.44, 18,853.93 and 6,019.27 is: 9,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.44 : 18,853.93 = 6,019.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.44/18,853.93 = 6,019.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.44x = 18,853.93 × 6,019.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.44x = 113,486,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,486,855.62/12,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.17

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