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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.94, 16,740.81 and 9,891.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.94, 16,740.81 and 9,891.95 is: 13,647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.94 : 16,740.81 = 9,891.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.94/16,740.81 = 9,891.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.94x = 16,740.81 × 9,891.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.94x = 165,599,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,599,171.78/12,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.61

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