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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.14, 14,358.36 and 2,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.14, 14,358.36 and 2,995.62 is: 4,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.14 : 14,358.36 = 2,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.14/14,358.36 = 2,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.14x = 14,358.36 × 2,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.14x = 43,012,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,012,190.38/9,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.95

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