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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,996.42, 19,497.50 and 6,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,996.42, 19,497.50 and 6,067.14 is: 9,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996.42 : 19,497.50 = 6,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996.42/19,497.50 = 6,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996.42x = 19,497.50 × 6,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996.42x = 118,294,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,294,062.15/12,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.05

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