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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.48, 14,359.47 and 2,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.48, 14,359.47 and 2,907.88 is: 4,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.48 : 14,359.47 = 2,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.48/14,359.47 = 2,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.48x = 14,359.47 × 2,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.48x = 41,755,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,615.62/9,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.50

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