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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.76, 14,137.88 and 2,499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.76, 14,137.88 and 2,499.26 is: 3,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.76 : 14,137.88 = 2,499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.76/14,137.88 = 2,499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.76x = 14,137.88 × 2,499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.76x = 35,334,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334,154.78/9,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.08

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