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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.86, 14,357.79 and 2,908.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.86, 14,357.79 and 2,908.41 is: 4,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.86 : 14,357.79 = 2,908.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.86/14,357.79 = 2,908.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.86x = 14,357.79 × 2,908.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.86x = 41,758,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,758,340.01/9,571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.62

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