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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.07, 13,716.10 and 2,570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.07, 13,716.10 and 2,570.11 is: 3,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.07 : 13,716.10 = 2,570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.07/13,716.10 = 2,570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.07x = 13,716.10 × 2,570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.07x = 35,251,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251,885.77/9,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.16

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