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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.06, 14,355.31 and 2,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.06, 14,355.31 and 2,996.45 is: 4,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.06 : 14,355.31 = 2,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.06/14,355.31 = 2,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.06x = 14,355.31 × 2,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.06x = 43,014,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,889.38/9,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.74

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