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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.74, 18,947.25 and 6,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.74, 18,947.25 and 6,057.66 is: 9,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.74 : 18,947.25 = 6,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.74/18,947.25 = 6,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.74x = 18,947.25 × 6,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.74x = 114,775,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,775,998.44/12,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.00

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