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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.47, 14,357.19 and 2,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.47, 14,357.19 and 2,998.16 is: 4,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.47 : 14,357.19 = 2,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.47/14,357.19 = 2,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.47x = 14,357.19 × 2,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.47x = 43,045,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045,218.39/9,571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.24

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