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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.51, 14,358.78 and 2,999.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.51, 14,358.78 and 2,999.27 is: 4,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.51 : 14,358.78 = 2,999.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.51/14,358.78 = 2,999.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.51x = 14,358.78 × 2,999.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.51x = 43,065,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065,786.30/9,572.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.90

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