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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.40, 14,971.20 and 3,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.40, 14,971.20 and 3,056.96 is: 4,584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.40 : 14,971.20 = 3,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.40/14,971.20 = 3,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.40x = 14,971.20 × 3,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.40x = 45,766,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,766,359.55/9,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.71

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