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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.25, 18,995.97 and 6,087.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.25, 18,995.97 and 6,087.95 is: 9,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.25 : 18,995.97 = 6,087.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.25/18,995.97 = 6,087.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.25x = 18,995.97 × 6,087.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.25x = 115,646,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,646,515.56/12,661.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.89

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