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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,708.45, 19,059.57 and 6,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,708.45, 19,059.57 and 6,041.97 is: 9,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,708.45 : 19,059.57 = 6,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,708.45/19,059.57 = 6,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,708.45x = 19,059.57 × 6,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,708.45x = 115,157,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,157,350.15/12,708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.48

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