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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,675.55, 18,996.72 and 6,088.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,675.55, 18,996.72 and 6,088.63 is: 9,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,675.55 : 18,996.72 = 6,088.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,675.55/18,996.72 = 6,088.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,675.55x = 18,996.72 × 6,088.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,675.55x = 115,663,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,663,999.29/12,675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.97

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