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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.62, 18,960.48 and 6,064.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.62, 18,960.48 and 6,064.27 is: 9,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.62 : 18,960.48 = 6,064.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.62/18,960.48 = 6,064.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.62x = 18,960.48 × 6,064.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.62x = 114,981,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,981,422.65/12,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.34

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