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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.41, 14,950.58 and 2,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.41, 14,950.58 and 2,572.25 is: 3,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.41 : 14,950.58 = 2,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.41/14,950.58 = 2,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.41x = 14,950.58 × 2,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.41x = 38,456,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456,541.79/9,967.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.23

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