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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.82, 13,987.23 and 2,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.82, 13,987.23 and 2,399.86 is: 3,599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.82 : 13,987.23 = 2,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.82/13,987.23 = 2,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.82x = 13,987.23 × 2,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.82x = 33,567,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,567,393.79/9,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.79

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