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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.39, 19,006.69 and 6,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.39, 19,006.69 and 6,093.72 is: 9,142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.39 : 19,006.69 = 6,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.39/19,006.69 = 6,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.39x = 19,006.69 × 6,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.39x = 115,821,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,821,446.99/12,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.55

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