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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979, 14,968.44 and 2,583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979, 14,968.44 and 2,583.43 is: 3,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979 : 14,968.44 = 2,583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979/14,968.44 = 2,583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979x = 14,968.44 × 2,583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979x = 38,669,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,916.95/9,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.13

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