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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.38, 14,977.79 and 4,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.38, 14,977.79 and 4,060.02 is: 6,090.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.38 : 14,977.79 = 4,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.38/14,977.79 = 4,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.38x = 14,977.79 × 4,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.38x = 60,810,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,810,106.66/9,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.53

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