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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.05, 14,356.58 and 2,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.05, 14,356.58 and 2,997.36 is: 4,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.05 : 14,356.58 = 2,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.05/14,356.58 = 2,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.05x = 14,356.58 × 2,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.05x = 43,031,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031,823.64/9,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.04

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