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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.40, 16,991.10 and 9,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.40, 16,991.10 and 9,869.40 is: 14,804.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.40 : 16,991.10 = 9,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.40/16,991.10 = 9,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.40x = 16,991.10 × 9,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.40x = 167,691,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,691,962.34/11,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.10

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