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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.70, 14,529.45 and 8,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.70, 14,529.45 and 8,404.70 is: 12,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.70 : 14,529.45 = 8,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.70/14,529.45 = 8,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.70x = 14,529.45 × 8,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.70x = 122,115,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,115,668.42/9,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.34

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