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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.79, 14,358.04 and 2,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.79, 14,358.04 and 2,553.33 is: 3,829.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.79 : 14,358.04 = 2,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.79/14,358.04 = 2,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.79x = 14,358.04 × 2,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.79x = 36,660,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660,814.27/9,572.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.69

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