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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.34, 14,357.16 and 3,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.34, 14,357.16 and 3,331.56 is: 4,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.34 : 14,357.16 = 3,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.34/14,357.16 = 3,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.34x = 14,357.16 × 3,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.34x = 47,831,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,831,739.97/9,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.39

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