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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,981, 14,971.50 and 3,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,981, 14,971.50 and 3,055.50 is: 4,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,981 : 14,971.50 = 3,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,981/14,971.50 = 3,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,981x = 14,971.50 × 3,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,981x = 45,745,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,745,418.25/9,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.25

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