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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.96, 14,731.11 and 9,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.96, 14,731.11 and 9,526.68 is: 13,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.96 : 14,731.11 = 9,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.96/14,731.11 = 9,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.96x = 14,731.11 × 9,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.96x = 140,338,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,338,571.01/10,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.70

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