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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,311.97, 16,953.29 and 9,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,311.97, 16,953.29 and 9,741.43 is: 14,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,311.97 : 16,953.29 = 9,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,311.97/16,953.29 = 9,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,311.97x = 16,953.29 × 9,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,311.97x = 165,149,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,149,287.80/11,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.52

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