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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.72, 14,249.58 and 2,574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.72, 14,249.58 and 2,574.22 is: 3,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.72 : 14,249.58 = 2,574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.72/14,249.58 = 2,574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.72x = 14,249.58 × 2,574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.72x = 36,681,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681,553.83/9,499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.33

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