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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989, 14,980.93 and 2,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989, 14,980.93 and 2,967.36 is: 4,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989 : 14,980.93 = 2,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989/14,980.93 = 2,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989x = 14,980.93 × 2,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989x = 44,453,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453,812.44/9,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.28

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