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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.99, 14,902.44 and 2,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.99, 14,902.44 and 2,539.44 is: 3,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.99 : 14,902.44 = 2,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.99/14,902.44 = 2,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.99x = 14,902.44 × 2,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.99x = 37,843,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843,852.23/9,934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.15

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