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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.29, 14,360.97 and 7,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.29, 14,360.97 and 7,833.26 is: 11,734.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.29 : 14,360.97 = 7,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.29/14,360.97 = 7,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.29x = 14,360.97 × 7,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.29x = 112,493,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,493,247.76/9,586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,734.81

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