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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.11, 14,970.55 and 3,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.11, 14,970.55 and 3,317.04 is: 4,973.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.11 : 14,970.55 = 3,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.11/14,970.55 = 3,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.11x = 14,970.55 × 3,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.11x = 49,657,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,657,896.59/9,984.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.69

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