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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.52, 14,887.50 and 2,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.52, 14,887.50 and 2,999.56 is: 4,499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.52 : 14,887.50 = 2,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.52/14,887.50 = 2,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.52x = 14,887.50 × 2,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.52x = 44,655,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,655,949.50/9,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.56

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