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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.70, 14,869.05 and 6,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.70, 14,869.05 and 6,802.30 is: 10,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.70 : 14,869.05 = 6,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.70/14,869.05 = 6,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.70x = 14,869.05 × 6,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.70x = 101,143,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,143,738.82/9,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.45

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