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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.23, 14,357.25 and 2,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.23, 14,357.25 and 2,997.27 is: 4,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.23 : 14,357.25 = 2,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.23/14,357.25 = 2,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.23x = 14,357.25 × 2,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.23x = 43,032,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032,554.71/9,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.03

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