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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.16, 18,952.65 and 6,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.16, 18,952.65 and 6,041.40 is: 9,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.16 : 18,952.65 = 6,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.16/18,952.65 = 6,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.16x = 18,952.65 × 6,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.16x = 114,500,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,500,539.71/12,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.06

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