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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652.87, 18,983.37 and 6,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652.87, 18,983.37 and 6,079.54 is: 9,121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652.87 : 18,983.37 = 6,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652.87/18,983.37 = 6,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652.87x = 18,983.37 × 6,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652.87x = 115,410,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,410,157.25/12,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.26

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