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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,662.56, 18,986.50 and 6,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,662.56, 18,986.50 and 6,079.76 is: 9,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,662.56 : 18,986.50 = 6,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,662.56/18,986.50 = 6,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,662.56x = 18,986.50 × 6,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,662.56x = 115,433,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,433,363.24/12,662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.12

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