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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,714.59, 19,047.05 and 6,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,714.59, 19,047.05 and 6,041.58 is: 9,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714.59 : 19,047.05 = 6,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714.59/19,047.05 = 6,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714.59x = 19,047.05 × 6,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714.59x = 115,074,246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074,246.13/12,714.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.57

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