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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.37, 18,957.11 and 6,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.37, 18,957.11 and 6,062.09 is: 9,095.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.37 : 18,957.11 = 6,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.37/18,957.11 = 6,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.37x = 18,957.11 × 6,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.37x = 114,919,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,919,581.86/12,635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.07

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