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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.30, 14,976.45 and 3,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.30, 14,976.45 and 3,057.90 is: 4,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.30 : 14,976.45 = 3,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.30/14,976.45 = 3,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.30x = 14,976.45 × 3,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.30x = 45,796,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,486.46/9,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.85

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