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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.98, 13,715.82 and 2,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.98, 13,715.82 and 2,569.56 is: 3,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.98 : 13,715.82 = 2,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.98/13,715.82 = 2,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.98x = 13,715.82 × 2,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.98x = 35,243,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243,622.44/9,144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.88

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