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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.06, 14,976.99 and 2,588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.06, 14,976.99 and 2,588.49 is: 3,882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.06 : 14,976.99 = 2,588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.06/14,976.99 = 2,588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.06x = 14,976.99 × 2,588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.06x = 38,767,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,767,788.85/9,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.97

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