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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,678.66, 19,009.89 and 6,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,678.66, 19,009.89 and 6,091.74 is: 9,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,678.66 : 19,009.89 = 6,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,678.66/19,009.89 = 6,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,678.66x = 19,009.89 × 6,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,678.66x = 115,803,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,803,307.31/12,678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.72

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