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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.08, 13,716.88 and 2,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.08, 13,716.88 and 2,570.80 is: 3,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.08 : 13,716.88 = 2,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.08/13,716.88 = 2,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.08x = 13,716.88 × 2,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.08x = 35,263,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263,355.10/9,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.41

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