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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.64, 14,525.44 and 7,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.64, 14,525.44 and 7,126.76 is: 9,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.64 : 14,525.44 = 7,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.64/14,525.44 = 7,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.64x = 14,525.44 × 7,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.64x = 103,519,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,519,289.46/10,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.23

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