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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.28, 14,241.24 and 2,570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.28, 14,241.24 and 2,570.32 is: 3,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.28 : 14,241.24 = 2,570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.28/14,241.24 = 2,570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.28x = 14,241.24 × 2,570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.28x = 36,604,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604,544.00/9,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.03

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