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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.56, 14,355.23 and 2,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.56, 14,355.23 and 2,996.60 is: 4,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.56 : 14,355.23 = 2,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.56/14,355.23 = 2,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.56x = 14,355.23 × 2,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.56x = 43,016,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016,795.46/9,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.70

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