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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.22, 14,355.32 and 5,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.22, 14,355.32 and 5,215.34 is: 7,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.22 : 14,355.32 = 5,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.22/14,355.32 = 5,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.22x = 14,355.32 × 5,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.22x = 74,867,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,867,884.42/9,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.01

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