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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,880.61, 14,813.21 and 6,709.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,880.61, 14,813.21 and 6,709.69 is: 10,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,880.61 : 14,813.21 = 6,709.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,880.61/14,813.21 = 6,709.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,880.61x = 14,813.21 × 6,709.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,880.61x = 99,392,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,392,047.00/9,880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.30

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