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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,678.30, 18,994.50 and 6,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,678.30, 18,994.50 and 6,095.16 is: 9,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,678.30 : 18,994.50 = 6,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,678.30/18,994.50 = 6,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,678.30x = 18,994.50 × 6,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,678.30x = 115,774,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,774,516.62/12,678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.71

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