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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,714.55, 19,059.16 and 6,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,714.55, 19,059.16 and 6,039.34 is: 9,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714.55 : 19,059.16 = 6,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714.55/19,059.16 = 6,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714.55x = 19,059.16 × 6,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714.55x = 115,104,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,104,747.35/12,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.99

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