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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.59, 14,360.79 and 3,952.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.59, 14,360.79 and 3,952.43 is: 5,930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.59 : 14,360.79 = 3,952.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.59/14,360.79 = 3,952.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.59x = 14,360.79 × 3,952.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.59x = 56,759,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,759,925.65/9,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.66

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