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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.64, 14,879.39 and 2,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.64, 14,879.39 and 2,524 is: 3,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.64 : 14,879.39 = 2,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.64/14,879.39 = 2,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.64x = 14,879.39 × 2,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.64x = 37,555,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,580.36/9,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.98

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