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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.86, 13,717.20 and 2,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.86, 13,717.20 and 2,570.48 is: 3,855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.86 : 13,717.20 = 2,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.86/13,717.20 = 2,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.86x = 13,717.20 × 2,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.86x = 35,259,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259,843.45/9,145.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.28

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