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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.55, 14,279.42 and 2,499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.55, 14,279.42 and 2,499.08 is: 3,748.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.55 : 14,279.42 = 2,499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.55/14,279.42 = 2,499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.55x = 14,279.42 × 2,499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.55x = 35,685,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,685,347.78/9,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.64

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