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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.92, 14,977.39 and 3,411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.92, 14,977.39 and 3,411.17 is: 5,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.92 : 14,977.39 = 3,411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.92/14,977.39 = 3,411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.92x = 14,977.39 × 3,411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.92x = 51,090,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,090,340.03/9,984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.75

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