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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.27, 14,976.45 and 4,774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.27, 14,976.45 and 4,774.35 is: 7,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.27 : 14,976.45 = 4,774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.27/14,976.45 = 4,774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.27x = 14,976.45 × 4,774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.27x = 71,502,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,502,814.06/9,984.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.55

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