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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.69, 14,249.52 and 2,479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.69, 14,249.52 and 2,479.68 is: 3,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.69 : 14,249.52 = 2,479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.69/14,249.52 = 2,479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.69x = 14,249.52 × 2,479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.69x = 35,334,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334,249.75/9,499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.52

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