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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.50, 18,945.29 and 6,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.50, 18,945.29 and 6,054.14 is: 9,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.50 : 18,945.29 = 6,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.50/18,945.29 = 6,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.50x = 18,945.29 × 6,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.50x = 114,697,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,697,500.50/12,627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.16

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