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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.02, 14,976.01 and 2,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.02, 14,976.01 and 2,688.02 is: 4,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.02 : 14,976.01 = 2,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.02/14,976.01 = 2,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.02x = 14,976.01 × 2,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.02x = 40,255,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255,814.40/9,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.02

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