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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.52, 14,356.46 and 2,550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.52, 14,356.46 and 2,550.49 is: 3,825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.52 : 14,356.46 = 2,550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.52/14,356.46 = 2,550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.52x = 14,356.46 × 2,550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.52x = 36,616,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,616,060.03/9,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.92

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