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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,657.40, 18,969.90 and 6,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,657.40, 18,969.90 and 6,069.40 is: 9,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,657.40 : 18,969.90 = 6,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,657.40/18,969.90 = 6,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,657.40x = 18,969.90 × 6,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,657.40x = 115,135,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,135,911.06/12,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.33

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