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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,643.40, 18,965.10 and 6,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,643.40, 18,965.10 and 6,066.20 is: 9,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,643.40 : 18,965.10 = 6,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,643.40/18,965.10 = 6,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,643.40x = 18,965.10 × 6,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,643.40x = 115,046,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,046,089.62/12,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.30

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