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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.30, 14,360.58 and 2,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.30, 14,360.58 and 2,999.70 is: 4,499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.30 : 14,360.58 = 2,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.30/14,360.58 = 2,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.30x = 14,360.58 × 2,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.30x = 43,077,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,077,431.83/9,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.75

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