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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.83, 14,979.36 and 2,964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.83, 14,979.36 and 2,964.86 is: 4,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.83 : 14,979.36 = 2,964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.83/14,979.36 = 2,964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.83x = 14,979.36 × 2,964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.83x = 44,411,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411,697.68/9,984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.92

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