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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.36, 14,802.96 and 4,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.36, 14,802.96 and 4,670.40 is: 7,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.36 : 14,802.96 = 4,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.36/14,802.96 = 4,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.36x = 14,802.96 × 4,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.36x = 69,135,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,135,744.38/9,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.51

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