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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.70, 14,916.45 and 8,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.70, 14,916.45 and 8,230.70 is: 12,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.70 : 14,916.45 = 8,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.70/14,916.45 = 8,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.70x = 14,916.45 × 8,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.70x = 122,772,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,772,825.02/9,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.20

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