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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,081.29, 16,679.93 and 9,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,081.29, 16,679.93 and 9,848.52 is: 13,597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,081.29 : 16,679.93 = 9,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,081.29/16,679.93 = 9,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,081.29x = 16,679.93 × 9,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,081.29x = 164,272,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,272,574.96/12,081.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.28

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