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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.79, 14,269.82 and 2,492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.79, 14,269.82 and 2,492.98 is: 3,739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.79 : 14,269.82 = 2,492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.79/14,269.82 = 2,492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.79x = 14,269.82 × 2,492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.79x = 35,574,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574,354.48/9,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.63

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