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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.93, 14,359.41 and 2,999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.93, 14,359.41 and 2,999.63 is: 4,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.93 : 14,359.41 = 2,999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.93/14,359.41 = 2,999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.93x = 14,359.41 × 2,999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.93x = 43,072,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072,952.92/9,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.45

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