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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.64, 14,976.96 and 3,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.64, 14,976.96 and 3,058.24 is: 4,587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.64 : 14,976.96 = 3,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.64/14,976.96 = 3,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.64x = 14,976.96 × 3,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.64x = 45,803,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,138.15/9,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.36

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