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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.46, 14,570.64 and 6,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.46, 14,570.64 and 6,029.35 is: 9,055.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.46 : 14,570.64 = 6,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.46/14,570.64 = 6,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.46x = 14,570.64 × 6,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.46x = 87,851,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,851,385.28/9,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.49

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