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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.98, 14,890.46 and 7,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.98, 14,890.46 and 7,737.35 is: 11,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.98 : 14,890.46 = 7,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.98/14,890.46 = 7,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.98x = 14,890.46 × 7,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.98x = 115,212,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,212,587.54/9,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.01

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