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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.52, 18,969.73 and 6,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.52, 18,969.73 and 6,096.62 is: 9,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.52 : 18,969.73 = 6,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.52/18,969.73 = 6,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.52x = 18,969.73 × 6,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.52x = 115,651,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,651,267.50/12,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.19

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