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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,941.52, 19,406.52 and 6,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,941.52, 19,406.52 and 6,018 is: 9,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,941.52 : 19,406.52 = 6,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,941.52/19,406.52 = 6,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,941.52x = 19,406.52 × 6,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,941.52x = 116,788,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,788,437.36/12,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.32

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