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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.28, 14,363.01 and 2,912.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.28, 14,363.01 and 2,912.85 is: 4,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.28 : 14,363.01 = 2,912.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.28/14,363.01 = 2,912.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.28x = 14,363.01 × 2,912.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.28x = 41,837,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837,293.68/9,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.30

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