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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.80, 14,979.41 and 2,965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.80, 14,979.41 and 2,965.37 is: 4,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.80 : 14,979.41 = 2,965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.80/14,979.41 = 2,965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.80x = 14,979.41 × 2,965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.80x = 44,419,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,403.31/9,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.70

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