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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.82, 14,352.30 and 2,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.82, 14,352.30 and 2,995.44 is: 4,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.82 : 14,352.30 = 2,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.82/14,352.30 = 2,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.82x = 14,352.30 × 2,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.82x = 42,991,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,991,453.51/9,572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.99

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