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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.60, 14,486.70 and 5,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.60, 14,486.70 and 5,280.20 is: 7,909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.60 : 14,486.70 = 5,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.60/14,486.70 = 5,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.60x = 14,486.70 × 5,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.60x = 76,492,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492,673.34/9,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.82

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