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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.37, 14,351.46 and 2,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.37, 14,351.46 and 2,994.76 is: 4,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.37 : 14,351.46 = 2,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.37/14,351.46 = 2,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.37x = 14,351.46 × 2,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.37x = 42,979,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979,178.35/9,572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.92

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