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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,686.65, 14,528.29 and 2,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,686.65, 14,528.29 and 2,570.94 is: 3,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,686.65 : 14,528.29 = 2,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,686.65/14,528.29 = 2,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,686.65x = 14,528.29 × 2,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,686.65x = 37,351,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351,361.89/9,686.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.96

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