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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.80, 14,397.12 and 7,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.80, 14,397.12 and 7,137.30 is: 10,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.80 : 14,397.12 = 7,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.80/14,397.12 = 7,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.80x = 14,397.12 × 7,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.80x = 102,756,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,756,564.58/9,598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.15

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