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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.10, 14,955.15 and 8,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.10, 14,955.15 and 8,846.90 is: 13,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.10 : 14,955.15 = 8,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.10/14,955.15 = 8,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.10x = 14,955.15 × 8,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.10x = 132,306,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,306,716.54/9,970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.35

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