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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.56, 14,879.42 and 2,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.56, 14,879.42 and 2,524.02 is: 3,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.56 : 14,879.42 = 2,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.56/14,879.42 = 2,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.56x = 14,879.42 × 2,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.56x = 37,555,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,953.67/9,919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.05

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