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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.29, 14,248.93 and 2,573.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.29, 14,248.93 and 2,573.79 is: 3,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.29 : 14,248.93 = 2,573.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.29/14,248.93 = 2,573.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.29x = 14,248.93 × 2,573.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.29x = 36,673,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,673,756.76/9,499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.68

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