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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.21, 14,466.35 and 9,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.21, 14,466.35 and 9,526.33 is: 13,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.21 : 14,466.35 = 9,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.21/14,466.35 = 9,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.21x = 14,466.35 × 9,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.21x = 137,811,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,811,211.65/10,472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.71

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