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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.80, 18,893.46 and 6,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.80, 18,893.46 and 6,045.72 is: 9,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.80 : 18,893.46 = 6,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.80/18,893.46 = 6,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.80x = 18,893.46 × 6,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.80x = 114,224,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,224,568.99/12,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.81

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