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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.58, 14,901.84 and 2,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.58, 14,901.84 and 2,539.04 is: 3,808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.58 : 14,901.84 = 2,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.58/14,901.84 = 2,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.58x = 14,901.84 × 2,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.58x = 37,836,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,836,367.83/9,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.55

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