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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.48, 14,947.56 and 5,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.48, 14,947.56 and 5,583.96 is: 8,377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.48 : 14,947.56 = 5,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.48/14,947.56 = 5,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.48x = 14,947.56 × 5,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.48x = 83,466,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,466,577.14/9,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.25

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