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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.24, 14,279.67 and 2,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.24, 14,279.67 and 2,499.24 is: 3,749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.24 : 14,279.67 = 2,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.24/14,279.67 = 2,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.24x = 14,279.67 × 2,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.24x = 35,688,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688,322.45/9,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.07

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