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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.73, 14,342.97 and 4,022.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.73, 14,342.97 and 4,022.04 is: 6,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.73 : 14,342.97 = 4,022.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.73/14,342.97 = 4,022.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.73x = 14,342.97 × 4,022.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.73x = 57,687,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,687,999.06/9,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.91

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