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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.35, 18,932.33 and 6,040.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.35, 18,932.33 and 6,040.31 is: 9,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.35 : 18,932.33 = 6,040.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.35/18,932.33 = 6,040.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.35x = 18,932.33 × 6,040.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.35x = 114,357,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,357,062.66/12,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.60

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