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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.51, 14,243.22 and 2,570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.51, 14,243.22 and 2,570.01 is: 3,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.51 : 14,243.22 = 2,570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.51/14,243.22 = 2,570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.51x = 14,243.22 × 2,570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.51x = 36,605,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,217.83/9,495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.00

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