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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,617.92, 18,928.77 and 6,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,617.92, 18,928.77 and 6,042.88 is: 9,065.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,617.92 : 18,928.77 = 6,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,617.92/18,928.77 = 6,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,617.92x = 18,928.77 × 6,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,617.92x = 114,384,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,384,285.66/12,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.23

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