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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.38, 14,976.56 and 3,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.38, 14,976.56 and 3,058.88 is: 4,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.38 : 14,976.56 = 3,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.38/14,976.56 = 3,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.38x = 14,976.56 × 3,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.38x = 45,811,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811,432.62/9,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.31

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