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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,712.97, 19,056.02 and 6,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,712.97, 19,056.02 and 6,125.24 is: 9,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,712.97 : 19,056.02 = 6,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,712.97/19,056.02 = 6,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,712.97x = 19,056.02 × 6,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,712.97x = 116,722,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,722,570.04/12,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.38

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