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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,671.93, 18,996.13 and 6,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,671.93, 18,996.13 and 6,011.55 is: 9,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,671.93 : 18,996.13 = 6,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,671.93/18,996.13 = 6,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,671.93x = 18,996.13 × 6,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,671.93x = 114,196,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196,170.27/12,671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.75

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