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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,121.96, 13,981.91 and 9,178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,121.96, 13,981.91 and 9,178.81 is: 12,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,121.96 : 13,981.91 = 9,178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,121.96/13,981.91 = 9,178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,121.96x = 13,981.91 × 9,178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,121.96x = 128,337,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,337,214.48/10,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.08

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