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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.64, 13,846.85 and 7,226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.64, 13,846.85 and 7,226.18 is: 10,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.64 : 13,846.85 = 7,226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.64/13,846.85 = 7,226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.64x = 13,846.85 × 7,226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.64x = 100,059,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,059,830.53/9,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,820.05

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