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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,708.81, 19,069.71 and 6,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,708.81, 19,069.71 and 6,052.84 is: 9,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,708.81 : 19,069.71 = 6,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,708.81/19,069.71 = 6,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,708.81x = 19,069.71 × 6,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,708.81x = 115,425,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,425,777.86/12,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.34

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