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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.75, 14,359.32 and 2,998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.75, 14,359.32 and 2,998.79 is: 4,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.75 : 14,359.32 = 2,998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.75/14,359.32 = 2,998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.75x = 14,359.32 × 2,998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.75x = 43,060,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,513.43/9,572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.24

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