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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.28, 18,980.40 and 6,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.28, 18,980.40 and 6,082.96 is: 9,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.28 : 18,980.40 = 6,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.28/18,980.40 = 6,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.28x = 18,980.40 × 6,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.28x = 115,457,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,457,013.98/12,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.11

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