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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.22, 14,229.57 and 6,710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.22, 14,229.57 and 6,710.58 is: 10,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.22 : 14,229.57 = 6,710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.22/14,229.57 = 6,710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.22x = 14,229.57 × 6,710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.22x = 95,488,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,488,596.70/9,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.34

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