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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.92, 18,988.83 and 6,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.92, 18,988.83 and 6,083.91 is: 9,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.92 : 18,988.83 = 6,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.92/18,988.83 = 6,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.92x = 18,988.83 × 6,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.92x = 115,526,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,526,332.73/12,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.92

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