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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.49, 13,851.99 and 2,572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.49, 13,851.99 and 2,572.43 is: 3,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.49 : 13,851.99 = 2,572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.49/13,851.99 = 2,572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.49x = 13,851.99 × 2,572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.49x = 35,633,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633,205.38/9,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.29

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