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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.36, 16,946.04 and 9,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.36, 16,946.04 and 9,837.54 is: 14,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.36 : 16,946.04 = 9,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.36/16,946.04 = 9,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.36x = 16,946.04 × 9,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.36x = 166,707,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,707,346.34/11,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,756.32

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