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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.25, 18,994.47 and 6,086.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.25, 18,994.47 and 6,086.95 is: 9,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.25 : 18,994.47 = 6,086.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.25/18,994.47 = 6,086.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.25x = 18,994.47 × 6,086.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.25x = 115,618,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,618,294.19/12,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.39

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