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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,962.40, 19,443.60 and 6,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,962.40, 19,443.60 and 6,044.64 is: 9,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,962.40 : 19,443.60 = 6,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,962.40/19,443.60 = 6,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,962.40x = 19,443.60 × 6,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,962.40x = 117,529,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,529,562.30/12,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.96

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