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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.27, 14,933.48 and 9,847.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.27, 14,933.48 and 9,847.51 is: 13,494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.27 : 14,933.48 = 9,847.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.27/14,933.48 = 9,847.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.27x = 14,933.48 × 9,847.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.27x = 147,057,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,057,593.63/10,897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.90

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