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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.28, 14,976.48 and 3,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.28, 14,976.48 and 3,059.84 is: 4,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.28 : 14,976.48 = 3,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.28/14,976.48 = 3,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.28x = 14,976.48 × 3,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.28x = 45,825,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825,632.56/9,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.32

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