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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.40, 14,360.10 and 2,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.40, 14,360.10 and 2,999.58 is: 4,499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.40 : 14,360.10 = 2,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.40/14,360.10 = 2,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.40x = 14,360.10 × 2,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.40x = 43,074,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074,253.76/9,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.37

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