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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.50, 14,591.32 and 7,396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.50, 14,591.32 and 7,396.66 is: 11,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.50 : 14,591.32 = 7,396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.50/14,591.32 = 7,396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.50x = 14,591.32 × 7,396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.50x = 107,927,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,927,032.99/9,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.32

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