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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.54, 14,631.24 and 9,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.54, 14,631.24 and 9,029.82 is: 12,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.54 : 14,631.24 = 9,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.54/14,631.24 = 9,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.54x = 14,631.24 × 9,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.54x = 132,117,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,117,463.58/10,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.78

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