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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.26, 14,792.73 and 9,396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.26, 14,792.73 and 9,396.66 is: 12,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.26 : 14,792.73 = 9,396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.26/14,792.73 = 9,396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.26x = 14,792.73 × 9,396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.26x = 139,002,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,002,191.31/10,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.26

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