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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.52, 18,901.68 and 6,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.52, 18,901.68 and 6,032.56 is: 9,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.52 : 18,901.68 = 6,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.52/18,901.68 = 6,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.52x = 18,901.68 × 6,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.52x = 114,025,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,025,518.70/12,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.96

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