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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.60, 18,882.90 and 6,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.60, 18,882.90 and 6,027.60 is: 9,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.60 : 18,882.90 = 6,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.60/18,882.90 = 6,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.60x = 18,882.90 × 6,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.60x = 113,818,568.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,818,568.04/12,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.40

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