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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.37, 15,932.70 and 9,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.37, 15,932.70 and 9,146.04 is: 13,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.37 : 15,932.70 = 9,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.37/15,932.70 = 9,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.37x = 15,932.70 × 9,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.37x = 145,721,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,721,111.51/10,626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.16

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