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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.98, 14,357.04 and 2,905.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.98, 14,357.04 and 2,905.93 is: 4,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.98 : 14,357.04 = 2,905.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.98/14,357.04 = 2,905.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.98x = 14,357.04 × 2,905.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.98x = 41,720,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,720,553.25/9,569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.52

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