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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.97, 14,357.94 and 2,998.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.97, 14,357.94 and 2,998.67 is: 4,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.97 : 14,357.94 = 2,998.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.97/14,357.94 = 2,998.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.97x = 14,357.94 × 2,998.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.97x = 43,054,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,652.15/9,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.99

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