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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.78, 14,353.17 and 2,995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.78, 14,353.17 and 2,995.02 is: 4,492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.78 : 14,353.17 = 2,995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.78/14,353.17 = 2,995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.78x = 14,353.17 × 2,995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.78x = 42,988,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,988,031.21/9,568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.53

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