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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.81, 16,724.08 and 9,879.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.81, 16,724.08 and 9,879.83 is: 13,630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.81 : 16,724.08 = 9,879.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.81/16,724.08 = 9,879.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.81x = 16,724.08 × 9,879.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.81x = 165,231,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,231,067.31/12,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.89

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