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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.64, 14,355.38 and 2,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.64, 14,355.38 and 2,996.96 is: 4,494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.64 : 14,355.38 = 2,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.64/14,355.38 = 2,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.64x = 14,355.38 × 2,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.64x = 43,022,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,022,412.88/9,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.78

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