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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,947.56, 16,332.54 and 9,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,947.56, 16,332.54 and 9,369.27 is: 13,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947.56 : 16,332.54 = 9,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947.56/16,332.54 = 9,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947.56x = 16,332.54 × 9,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947.56x = 153,023,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,023,941.91/10,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.91

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