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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.26, 14,586.09 and 7,226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.26, 14,586.09 and 7,226.21 is: 10,844.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.26 : 14,586.09 = 7,226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.26/14,586.09 = 7,226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.26x = 14,586.09 × 7,226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.26x = 105,402,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,402,149.42/9,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.67

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