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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570, 14,355 and 2,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570, 14,355 and 2,644.50 is: 3,966.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570 : 14,355 = 2,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570/14,355 = 2,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570x = 14,355 × 2,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570x = 37,961,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,961,797.50/9,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.75

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