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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.70, 14,356.04 and 2,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.70, 14,356.04 and 2,997.40 is: 4,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.70 : 14,356.04 = 2,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.70/14,356.04 = 2,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.70x = 14,356.04 × 2,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.70x = 43,030,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030,722.52/9,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.09

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