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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.30, 13,718.46 and 2,570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.30, 13,718.46 and 2,570.98 is: 3,856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.30 : 13,718.46 = 2,570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.30/13,718.46 = 2,570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.30x = 13,718.46 × 2,570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.30x = 35,269,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,886.29/9,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.61

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