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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.25, 14,975.97 and 2,963.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.25, 14,975.97 and 2,963.98 is: 4,445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.25 : 14,975.97 = 2,963.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.25/14,975.97 = 2,963.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.25x = 14,975.97 × 2,963.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.25x = 44,388,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,388,475.56/9,984.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.85

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