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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.70, 13,571.55 and 6,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.70, 13,571.55 and 6,860.70 is: 10,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.70 : 13,571.55 = 6,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.70/13,571.55 = 6,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.70x = 13,571.55 × 6,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.70x = 93,110,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,110,333.09/9,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.05

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