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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.12, 14,354.78 and 3,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.12, 14,354.78 and 3,331.56 is: 4,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.12 : 14,354.78 = 3,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.12/14,354.78 = 3,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.12x = 14,354.78 × 3,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.12x = 47,823,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,810.86/9,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.20

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