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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.21, 14,755.35 and 4,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.21, 14,755.35 and 4,297.07 is: 6,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.21 : 14,755.35 = 4,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.21/14,755.35 = 4,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.21x = 14,755.35 × 4,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.21x = 63,404,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,404,771.82/9,845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.16

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