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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.76, 14,359.32 and 2,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.76, 14,359.32 and 2,998.80 is: 4,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.76 : 14,359.32 = 2,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.76/14,359.32 = 2,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.76x = 14,359.32 × 2,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.76x = 43,060,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,728.82/9,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.26

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