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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.80, 14,357.61 and 3,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.80, 14,357.61 and 3,331.80 is: 4,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.80 : 14,357.61 = 3,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.80/14,357.61 = 3,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.80x = 14,357.61 × 3,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.80x = 47,836,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,685.00/9,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.67

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