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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.88, 14,362.26 and 2,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.88, 14,362.26 and 2,999.20 is: 4,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.88 : 14,362.26 = 2,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.88/14,362.26 = 2,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.88x = 14,362.26 × 2,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.88x = 43,075,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075,290.19/9,573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.25

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