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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.10, 15,741.21 and 9,743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.10, 15,741.21 and 9,743.02 is: 13,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.10 : 15,741.21 = 9,743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.10/15,741.21 = 9,743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.10x = 15,741.21 × 9,743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.10x = 153,366,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,366,923.85/11,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.33

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