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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.26, 14,359.04 and 3,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.26, 14,359.04 and 3,330.96 is: 4,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.26 : 14,359.04 = 3,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.26/14,359.04 = 3,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.26x = 14,359.04 × 3,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.26x = 47,829,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,829,387.88/9,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.71

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