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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.62, 19,266.84 and 6,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.62, 19,266.84 and 6,606.37 is: 9,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.62 : 19,266.84 = 6,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.62/19,266.84 = 6,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.62x = 19,266.84 × 6,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.62x = 127,283,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,283,744.40/12,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.50

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