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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.88, 18,874.09 and 6,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.88, 18,874.09 and 6,032.71 is: 9,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.88 : 18,874.09 = 6,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.88/18,874.09 = 6,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.88x = 18,874.09 × 6,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.88x = 113,861,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,861,786.95/12,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.31

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