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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.48, 13,755.96 and 6,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.48, 13,755.96 and 6,436.04 is: 8,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.48 : 13,755.96 = 6,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.48/13,755.96 = 6,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.48x = 13,755.96 × 6,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.48x = 88,533,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,533,908.80/9,970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.60

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