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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.20, 14,358.30 and 6,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.20, 14,358.30 and 6,980.20 is: 10,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.20 : 14,358.30 = 6,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.20/14,358.30 = 6,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.20x = 14,358.30 × 6,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.20x = 100,223,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,223,805.66/9,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.30

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