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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.56, 13,717.17 and 2,572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.56, 13,717.17 and 2,572.23 is: 3,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.56 : 13,717.17 = 2,572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.56/13,717.17 = 2,572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.56x = 13,717.17 × 2,572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.56x = 35,283,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283,716.19/9,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.02

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