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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,594.08, 18,871.99 and 6,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,594.08, 18,871.99 and 6,011.21 is: 9,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,594.08 : 18,871.99 = 6,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,594.08/18,871.99 = 6,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,594.08x = 18,871.99 × 6,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,594.08x = 113,443,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,443,464.95/12,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.68

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