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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.81, 14,358.08 and 2,553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.81, 14,358.08 and 2,553.35 is: 3,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.81 : 14,358.08 = 2,553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.81/14,358.08 = 2,553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.81x = 14,358.08 × 2,553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.81x = 36,661,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661,190.80/9,572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.72

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