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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.80, 14,957.70 and 9,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.80, 14,957.70 and 9,323.80 is: 13,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.80 : 14,957.70 = 9,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.80/14,957.70 = 9,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.80x = 14,957.70 × 9,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.80x = 139,462,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,462,603.26/9,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.70

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