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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.21, 16,037.39 and 9,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.21, 16,037.39 and 9,726.02 is: 14,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.21 : 16,037.39 = 9,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.21/16,037.39 = 9,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.21x = 16,037.39 × 9,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.21x = 155,980,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,980,070.37/10,713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,559.60

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