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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.30, 14,246.90 and 2,572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.30, 14,246.90 and 2,572.26 is: 3,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.30 : 14,246.90 = 2,572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.30/14,246.90 = 2,572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.30x = 14,246.90 × 2,572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.30x = 36,646,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,646,730.99/9,498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.24

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