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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,715.59, 19,048.54 and 6,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,715.59, 19,048.54 and 6,042.58 is: 9,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,715.59 : 19,048.54 = 6,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,715.59/19,048.54 = 6,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,715.59x = 19,048.54 × 6,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,715.59x = 115,102,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,102,326.83/12,715.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.06

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