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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.69, 14,596.08 and 5,572.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.69, 14,596.08 and 5,572.99 is: 8,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.69 : 14,596.08 = 5,572.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.69/14,596.08 = 5,572.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.69x = 14,596.08 × 5,572.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.69x = 81,343,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343,807.88/9,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.50

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