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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,892.37, 15,026.97 and 7,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,892.37, 15,026.97 and 7,114.23 is: 9,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,892.37 : 15,026.97 = 7,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,892.37/15,026.97 = 7,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,892.37x = 15,026.97 × 7,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,892.37x = 106,905,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,905,320.78/10,892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.70

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