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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.54, 14,988.15 and 5,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.54, 14,988.15 and 5,059.74 is: 7,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.54 : 14,988.15 = 5,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.54/14,988.15 = 5,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.54x = 14,988.15 × 5,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.54x = 75,836,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836,142.08/9,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.36

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