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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.95, 14,249.24 and 2,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.95, 14,249.24 and 2,479.90 is: 3,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.95 : 14,249.24 = 2,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.95/14,249.24 = 2,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.95x = 14,249.24 × 2,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.95x = 35,336,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,336,606.63/9,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.05

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