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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.76, 14,355.72 and 3,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.76, 14,355.72 and 3,332.17 is: 4,998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.76 : 14,355.72 = 3,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.76/14,355.72 = 3,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.76x = 14,355.72 × 3,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.76x = 47,835,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835,699.51/9,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.11

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