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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.60, 14,798.70 and 4,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.60, 14,798.70 and 4,024.20 is: 6,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.60 : 14,798.70 = 4,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.60/14,798.70 = 4,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.60x = 14,798.70 × 4,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.60x = 59,552,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,928.54/9,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.36

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