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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.70, 14,938.35 and 8,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.70, 14,938.35 and 8,317.30 is: 12,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.70 : 14,938.35 = 8,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.70/14,938.35 = 8,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.70x = 14,938.35 × 8,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.70x = 124,246,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,246,738.46/9,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.44

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