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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.39, 14,976.65 and 4,436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.39, 14,976.65 and 4,436.43 is: 6,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.39 : 14,976.65 = 4,436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.39/14,976.65 = 4,436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.39x = 14,976.65 × 4,436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.39x = 66,442,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442,837.18/9,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.67

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