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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.74, 14,981.46 and 5,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.74, 14,981.46 and 5,362.34 is: 8,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.74 : 14,981.46 = 5,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.74/14,981.46 = 5,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.74x = 14,981.46 × 5,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.74x = 80,335,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335,682.22/9,984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.85

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