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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.50, 14,249.52 and 2,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.50, 14,249.52 and 2,574 is: 3,861.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.50 : 14,249.52 = 2,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.50/14,249.52 = 2,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.50x = 14,249.52 × 2,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.50x = 36,678,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,678,264.48/9,499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.07

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