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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.01, 14,622.98 and 5,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.01, 14,622.98 and 5,126.25 is: 7,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.01 : 14,622.98 = 5,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.01/14,622.98 = 5,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.01x = 14,622.98 × 5,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.01x = 74,961,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961,051.23/9,740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.20

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