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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.80, 14,355.36 and 3,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.80, 14,355.36 and 3,330.12 is: 4,994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.80 : 14,355.36 = 3,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.80/14,355.36 = 3,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.80x = 14,355.36 × 3,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.80x = 47,805,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,805,071.44/9,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.37

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