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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.20, 14,971.98 and 3,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.20, 14,971.98 and 3,057.08 is: 4,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.20 : 14,971.98 = 3,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.20/14,971.98 = 3,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.20x = 14,971.98 × 3,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.20x = 45,770,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,770,540.62/9,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.30

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