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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.16, 14,976.30 and 2,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.16, 14,976.30 and 2,588.12 is: 3,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.16 : 14,976.30 = 2,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.16/14,976.30 = 2,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.16x = 14,976.30 × 2,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.16x = 38,760,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760,461.56/9,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.20

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