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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.50, 14,352.76 and 2,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.50, 14,352.76 and 2,995.26 is: 4,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.50 : 14,352.76 = 2,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.50/14,352.76 = 2,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.50x = 14,352.76 × 2,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.50x = 42,990,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990,247.92/9,568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.89

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