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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.04, 14,609.97 and 4,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.04, 14,609.97 and 4,197.30 is: 6,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.04 : 14,609.97 = 4,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.04/14,609.97 = 4,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.04x = 14,609.97 × 4,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.04x = 61,322,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,427.08/9,740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.91

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