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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.18, 16,557.26 and 9,847.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.18, 16,557.26 and 9,847.77 is: 13,577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.18 : 16,557.26 = 9,847.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.18/16,557.26 = 9,847.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.18x = 16,557.26 × 9,847.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.18x = 163,052,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,052,088.31/12,009.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.29

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