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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.88, 18,905.52 and 6,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.88, 18,905.52 and 6,028 is: 9,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.88 : 18,905.52 = 6,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.88/18,905.52 = 6,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.88x = 18,905.52 × 6,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.88x = 113,962,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,962,474.56/12,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.70

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