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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.26, 13,790.97 and 7,337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.26, 13,790.97 and 7,337.98 is: 10,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.26 : 13,790.97 = 7,337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.26/13,790.97 = 7,337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.26x = 13,790.97 × 7,337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.26x = 101,197,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,197,862.04/9,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.59

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