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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.54, 14,356.20 and 2,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.54, 14,356.20 and 2,646.58 is: 3,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.54 : 14,356.20 = 2,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.54/14,356.20 = 2,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.54x = 14,356.20 × 2,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.54x = 37,994,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,994,831.80/9,571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.56

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