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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,939.62, 14,908.33 and 2,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,939.62, 14,908.33 and 2,544.14 is: 3,815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,939.62 : 14,908.33 = 2,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,939.62/14,908.33 = 2,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,939.62x = 14,908.33 × 2,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,939.62x = 37,928,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928,911.98/9,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.93

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