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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.28, 14,952.80 and 2,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.28, 14,952.80 and 2,573.44 is: 3,859.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.28 : 14,952.80 = 2,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.28/14,952.80 = 2,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.28x = 14,952.80 × 2,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.28x = 38,480,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480,133.63/9,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.87

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