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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,939.59, 14,909.33 and 2,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,939.59, 14,909.33 and 2,544.05 is: 3,816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,939.59 : 14,909.33 = 2,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,939.59/14,909.33 = 2,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,939.59x = 14,909.33 × 2,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,939.59x = 37,929,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929,993.72/9,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.05

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