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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.72, 14,356.08 and 2,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.72, 14,356.08 and 2,996.94 is: 4,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.72 : 14,356.08 = 2,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.72/14,356.08 = 2,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.72x = 14,356.08 × 2,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.72x = 43,024,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024,310.40/9,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.41

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