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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.79, 14,355.04 and 2,551.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.79, 14,355.04 and 2,551.33 is: 3,826.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.79 : 14,355.04 = 2,551.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.79/14,355.04 = 2,551.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.79x = 14,355.04 × 2,551.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.79x = 36,624,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,624,443.20/9,570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.69

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