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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986, 14,979.48 and 3,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986, 14,979.48 and 3,061.52 is: 4,592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986 : 14,979.48 = 3,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986/14,979.48 = 3,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986x = 14,979.48 × 3,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986x = 45,859,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,977.61/9,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.43

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