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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.74, 14,356.10 and 2,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.74, 14,356.10 and 2,997.44 is: 4,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.74 : 14,356.10 = 2,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.74/14,356.10 = 2,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.74x = 14,356.10 × 2,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.74x = 43,031,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031,484.10/9,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.15

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