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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.20, 14,802.70 and 5,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.20, 14,802.70 and 5,704.20 is: 8,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.20 : 14,802.70 = 5,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.20/14,802.70 = 5,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.20x = 14,802.70 × 5,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.20x = 84,437,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,437,561.34/9,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.00

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