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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.70, 14,356.74 and 3,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.70, 14,356.74 and 3,329.36 is: 4,995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.70 : 14,356.74 = 3,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.70/14,356.74 = 3,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.70x = 14,356.74 × 3,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.70x = 47,798,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798,755.89/9,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.32

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