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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.37, 14,975.46 and 2,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.37, 14,975.46 and 2,588.26 is: 3,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.37 : 14,975.46 = 2,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.37/14,975.46 = 2,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.37x = 14,975.46 × 2,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.37x = 38,760,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760,384.10/9,984.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.11

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