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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.87, 18,923.67 and 6,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.87, 18,923.67 and 6,042.94 is: 9,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.87 : 18,923.67 = 6,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.87/18,923.67 = 6,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.87x = 18,923.67 × 6,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.87x = 114,354,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,354,555.08/12,614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.06

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