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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.39, 14,979.62 and 3,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.39, 14,979.62 and 3,410.56 is: 5,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.39 : 14,979.62 = 3,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.39/14,979.62 = 3,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.39x = 14,979.62 × 3,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.39x = 51,088,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,088,892.79/9,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.88

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