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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.96, 14,806.44 and 4,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.96, 14,806.44 and 4,021.14 is: 6,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.96 : 14,806.44 = 4,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.96/14,806.44 = 4,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.96x = 14,806.44 × 4,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.96x = 59,538,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538,768.14/9,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.71

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