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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.72, 14,227.56 and 6,726.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.72, 14,227.56 and 6,726.16 is: 10,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.72 : 14,227.56 = 6,726.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.72/14,227.56 = 6,726.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.72x = 14,227.56 × 6,726.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.72x = 95,696,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,696,844.97/9,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.77

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