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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.93, 13,717.90 and 2,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.93, 13,717.90 and 2,570.60 is: 3,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.93 : 13,717.90 = 2,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.93/13,717.90 = 2,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.93x = 13,717.90 × 2,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.93x = 35,263,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263,233.74/9,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.04

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