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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.46, 14,361.57 and 2,999.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.46, 14,361.57 and 2,999.34 is: 4,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.46 : 14,361.57 = 2,999.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.46/14,361.57 = 2,999.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.46x = 14,361.57 × 2,999.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.46x = 43,075,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075,231.36/9,572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.91

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