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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.96, 14,926.88 and 7,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.96, 14,926.88 and 7,195.84 is: 10,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.96 : 14,926.88 = 7,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.96/14,926.88 = 7,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.96x = 14,926.88 × 7,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.96x = 107,411,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,411,420.85/9,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,784.32

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