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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.86, 15,794.33 and 9,397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.86, 15,794.33 and 9,397.78 is: 14,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.86 : 15,794.33 = 9,397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.86/15,794.33 = 9,397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.86x = 15,794.33 × 9,397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.86x = 148,431,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,431,615.09/10,541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.21

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