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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.91, 14,359.33 and 2,552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.91, 14,359.33 and 2,552.93 is: 3,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.91 : 14,359.33 = 2,552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.91/14,359.33 = 2,552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.91x = 14,359.33 × 2,552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.91x = 36,658,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658,364.34/9,572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.39

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