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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.40, 18,906.90 and 6,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.40, 18,906.90 and 6,027.40 is: 9,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.40 : 18,906.90 = 6,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.40/18,906.90 = 6,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.40x = 18,906.90 × 6,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.40x = 113,959,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,959,449.06/12,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.36

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