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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.92, 14,248.37 and 2,573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.92, 14,248.37 and 2,573.42 is: 3,860.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.92 : 14,248.37 = 2,573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.92/14,248.37 = 2,573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.92x = 14,248.37 × 2,573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.92x = 36,666,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666,970.69/9,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.12

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