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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.69, 14,361.57 and 3,726.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.69, 14,361.57 and 3,726.81 is: 5,592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.69 : 14,361.57 = 3,726.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.69/14,361.57 = 3,726.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.69x = 14,361.57 × 3,726.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.69x = 53,522,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,842.69/9,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.37

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