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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.22, 18,974.73 and 6,097.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.22, 18,974.73 and 6,097.02 is: 9,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.22 : 18,974.73 = 6,097.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.22/18,974.73 = 6,097.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.22x = 18,974.73 × 6,097.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.22x = 115,689,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,689,349.60/12,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.69

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