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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,641.62, 18,966.48 and 6,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,641.62, 18,966.48 and 6,068.26 is: 9,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,641.62 : 18,966.48 = 6,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,641.62/18,966.48 = 6,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,641.62x = 18,966.48 × 6,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,641.62x = 115,093,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,093,531.92/12,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.33

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