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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.28, 14,731.92 and 8,086.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.28, 14,731.92 and 8,086.26 is: 12,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.28 : 14,731.92 = 8,086.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.28/14,731.92 = 8,086.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.28x = 14,731.92 × 8,086.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.28x = 119,126,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,126,135.42/9,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.39

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