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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.52, 14,358.76 and 2,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.52, 14,358.76 and 2,999.28 is: 4,498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.52 : 14,358.76 = 2,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.52/14,358.76 = 2,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.52x = 14,358.76 × 2,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.52x = 43,065,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065,941.69/9,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.91

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