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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,082.40, 16,628.40 and 9,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,082.40, 16,628.40 and 9,970.40 is: 13,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,082.40 : 16,628.40 = 9,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,082.40/16,628.40 = 9,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,082.40x = 16,628.40 × 9,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,082.40x = 165,791,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,791,799.36/12,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.76

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