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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.61, 14,698.31 and 7,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.61, 14,698.31 and 7,126.08 is: 9,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.61 : 14,698.31 = 7,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.61/14,698.31 = 7,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.61x = 14,698.31 × 7,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.61x = 104,741,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,741,282.26/10,652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.45

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