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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.24, 14,986.70 and 7,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.24, 14,986.70 and 7,526.10 is: 11,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.24 : 14,986.70 = 7,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.24/14,986.70 = 7,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.24x = 14,986.70 × 7,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.24x = 112,791,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,791,402.87/9,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,280.00

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