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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.12, 14,977.60 and 5,302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.12, 14,977.60 and 5,302.91 is: 7,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.12 : 14,977.60 = 5,302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.12/14,977.60 = 5,302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.12x = 14,977.60 × 5,302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.12x = 79,424,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,424,776.67/9,984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.11

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