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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.88, 14,363.39 and 4,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.88, 14,363.39 and 4,027.46 is: 6,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.88 : 14,363.39 = 4,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.88/14,363.39 = 4,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.88x = 14,363.39 × 4,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.88x = 57,847,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,847,916.94/9,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.89

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