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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.64, 14,358.37 and 2,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.64, 14,358.37 and 2,998.96 is: 4,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.64 : 14,358.37 = 2,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.64/14,358.37 = 2,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.64x = 14,358.37 × 2,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.64x = 43,060,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,177.30/9,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.79

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