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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.72, 14,343.66 and 4,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.72, 14,343.66 and 4,633.50 is: 6,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.72 : 14,343.66 = 4,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.72/14,343.66 = 4,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.72x = 14,343.66 × 4,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.72x = 66,461,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,461,348.61/9,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.24

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