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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,947.30, 15,101.30 and 9,528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,947.30, 15,101.30 and 9,528.49 is: 13,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947.30 : 15,101.30 = 9,528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947.30/15,101.30 = 9,528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947.30x = 15,101.30 × 9,528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947.30x = 143,892,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,892,543.79/10,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.11

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