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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.70, 14,851.35 and 4,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.70, 14,851.35 and 4,059.30 is: 6,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.70 : 14,851.35 = 4,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.70/14,851.35 = 4,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.70x = 14,851.35 × 4,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.70x = 60,286,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,286,085.06/9,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.00

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