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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.50, 14,592.82 and 7,397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.50, 14,592.82 and 7,397.66 is: 11,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.50 : 14,592.82 = 7,397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.50/14,592.82 = 7,397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.50x = 14,592.82 × 7,397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.50x = 107,952,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,952,720.80/9,726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.82

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