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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.26, 14,794.11 and 9,397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.26, 14,794.11 and 9,397.66 is: 12,961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.26 : 14,794.11 = 9,397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.26/14,794.11 = 9,397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.26x = 14,794.11 × 9,397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.26x = 139,030,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,030,015.78/10,726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.65

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