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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.44, 13,717.47 and 2,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.44, 13,717.47 and 2,570.58 is: 3,856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.44 : 13,717.47 = 2,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.44/13,717.47 = 2,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.44x = 13,717.47 × 2,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.44x = 35,261,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261,854.03/9,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.10

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