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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.74, 14,359.10 and 2,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.74, 14,359.10 and 2,999.44 is: 4,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.74 : 14,359.10 = 2,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.74/14,359.10 = 2,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.74x = 14,359.10 × 2,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.74x = 43,069,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069,258.90/9,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.16

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