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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.41, 14,976.66 and 2,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.41, 14,976.66 and 2,588.35 is: 3,882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.41 : 14,976.66 = 2,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.41/14,976.66 = 2,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.41x = 14,976.66 × 2,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.41x = 38,764,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,763.03/9,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.53

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