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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.93, 18,899.63 and 6,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.93, 18,899.63 and 6,036.73 is: 9,050.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.93 : 18,899.63 = 6,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.93/18,899.63 = 6,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.93x = 18,899.63 × 6,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.93x = 114,091,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,091,908.61/12,605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.65

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