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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,939.79, 14,909.60 and 2,544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,939.79, 14,909.60 and 2,544.23 is: 3,816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,939.79 : 14,909.60 = 2,544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,939.79/14,909.60 = 2,544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,939.79x = 14,909.60 × 2,544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,939.79x = 37,933,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,383.42/9,939.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.32

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