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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.03, 13,726.79 and 7,406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.03, 13,726.79 and 7,406.15 is: 10,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.03 : 13,726.79 = 7,406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.03/13,726.79 = 7,406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.03x = 13,726.79 × 7,406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.03x = 101,662,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662,665.76/9,947.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.40

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