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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,675.30, 18,996.35 and 6,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,675.30, 18,996.35 and 6,088.38 is: 9,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,675.30 : 18,996.35 = 6,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,675.30/18,996.35 = 6,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,675.30x = 18,996.35 × 6,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,675.30x = 115,656,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,656,966.97/12,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.59

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