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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.02, 14,359.53 and 2,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.02, 14,359.53 and 2,999.72 is: 4,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.02 : 14,359.53 = 2,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.02/14,359.53 = 2,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.02x = 14,359.53 × 2,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.02x = 43,074,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074,497.53/9,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.57

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