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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.55, 13,717.34 and 2,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.55, 13,717.34 and 2,570.23 is: 3,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.55 : 13,717.34 = 2,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.55/13,717.34 = 2,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.55x = 13,717.34 × 2,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.55x = 35,256,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256,718.79/9,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.49

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