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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.82, 14,350.80 and 2,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.82, 14,350.80 and 2,994.44 is: 4,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.82 : 14,350.80 = 2,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.82/14,350.80 = 2,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.82x = 14,350.80 × 2,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.82x = 42,972,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972,609.55/9,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.49

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