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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.70, 14,458.05 and 7,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.70, 14,458.05 and 7,046.70 is: 10,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.70 : 14,458.05 = 7,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.70/14,458.05 = 7,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.70x = 14,458.05 × 7,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.70x = 101,881,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,881,540.94/9,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.05

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