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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.74, 14,921.26 and 5,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.74, 14,921.26 and 5,265.10 is: 7,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.74 : 14,921.26 = 5,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.74/14,921.26 = 5,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.74x = 14,921.26 × 5,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.74x = 78,561,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,561,961.13/9,941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.24

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