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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.70, 14,711.55 and 9,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.70, 14,711.55 and 9,058.90 is: 13,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.70 : 14,711.55 = 9,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.70/14,711.55 = 9,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.70x = 14,711.55 × 9,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.70x = 133,270,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,270,460.30/9,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.35

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