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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.87, 14,279.44 and 2,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.87, 14,279.44 and 2,499.82 is: 3,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.87 : 14,279.44 = 2,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.87/14,279.44 = 2,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.87x = 14,279.44 × 2,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.87x = 35,695,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,695,958.30/9,519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.63

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