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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,593.58, 18,871.23 and 6,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,593.58, 18,871.23 and 6,010.71 is: 9,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,593.58 : 18,871.23 = 6,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,593.58/18,871.23 = 6,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,593.58x = 18,871.23 × 6,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,593.58x = 113,429,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,429,548.80/12,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.93

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