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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.43, 13,717.15 and 2,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.43, 13,717.15 and 2,570.10 is: 3,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.43 : 13,717.15 = 2,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.43/13,717.15 = 2,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.43x = 13,717.15 × 2,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.43x = 35,254,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,447.22/9,144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.29

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