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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.68, 16,559.33 and 9,849.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.68, 16,559.33 and 9,849.27 is: 13,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.68 : 16,559.33 = 9,849.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.68/16,559.33 = 9,849.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.68x = 16,559.33 × 9,849.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.68x = 163,097,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,097,312.19/12,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.36

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