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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705.70, 14,573.40 and 5,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705.70, 14,573.40 and 5,331.70 is: 8,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705.70 : 14,573.40 = 5,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705.70/14,573.40 = 5,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705.70x = 14,573.40 × 5,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705.70x = 77,700,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,700,996.78/9,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.71

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