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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.24, 14,359.74 and 2,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.24, 14,359.74 and 2,998.36 is: 4,498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.24 : 14,359.74 = 2,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.24/14,359.74 = 2,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.24x = 14,359.74 × 2,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.24x = 43,055,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,670.03/9,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.44

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