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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.97, 14,351.72 and 3,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.97, 14,351.72 and 3,331.50 is: 4,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.97 : 14,351.72 = 3,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.97/14,351.72 = 3,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.97x = 14,351.72 × 3,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.97x = 47,812,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812,738.52/9,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.08

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