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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.06, 14,970.69 and 3,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.06, 14,970.69 and 3,057.66 is: 4,584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.06 : 14,970.69 = 3,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.06/14,970.69 = 3,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.06x = 14,970.69 × 3,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.06x = 45,775,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,775,279.99/9,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.84

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