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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.92, 14,358.72 and 3,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.92, 14,358.72 and 3,330.96 is: 4,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.92 : 14,358.72 = 3,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.92/14,358.72 = 3,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.92x = 14,358.72 × 3,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.92x = 47,828,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,828,321.97/9,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.73

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