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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.18, 14,976.27 and 3,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.18, 14,976.27 and 3,058.68 is: 4,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.18 : 14,976.27 = 3,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.18/14,976.27 = 3,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.18x = 14,976.27 × 3,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.18x = 45,807,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807,617.52/9,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.02

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