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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.48, 14,976.88 and 3,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.48, 14,976.88 and 3,059.04 is: 4,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.48 : 14,976.88 = 3,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.48/14,976.88 = 3,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.48x = 14,976.88 × 3,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.48x = 45,814,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814,875.00/9,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.61

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