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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.06, 14,356.81 and 2,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.06, 14,356.81 and 2,997.45 is: 4,496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.06 : 14,356.81 = 2,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.06/14,356.81 = 2,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.06x = 14,356.81 × 2,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.06x = 43,033,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033,820.13/9,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.24

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