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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.19, 14,952.24 and 2,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.19, 14,952.24 and 2,572.02 is: 3,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.19 : 14,952.24 = 2,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.19/14,952.24 = 2,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.19x = 14,952.24 × 2,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.19x = 38,457,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457,460.32/9,968.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.02

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