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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.72, 14,228.82 and 6,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.72, 14,228.82 and 6,710.08 is: 10,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.72 : 14,228.82 = 6,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.72/14,228.82 = 6,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.72x = 14,228.82 × 6,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.72x = 95,476,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476,449.36/9,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.59

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