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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.38, 14,978.07 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.38, 14,978.07 and 3,059.88 is: 4,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.38 : 14,978.07 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.38/14,978.07 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.38x = 14,978.07 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.38x = 45,831,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831,006.64/9,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.81

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