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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.98, 18,945.50 and 6,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.98, 18,945.50 and 6,058.58 is: 9,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.98 : 18,945.50 = 6,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.98/18,945.50 = 6,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.98x = 18,945.50 × 6,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.98x = 114,782,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,782,702.37/12,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.80

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