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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,981.18, 14,971.77 and 3,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,981.18, 14,971.77 and 3,055.68 is: 4,583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,981.18 : 14,971.77 = 3,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,981.18/14,971.77 = 3,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,981.18x = 14,971.77 × 3,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,981.18x = 45,748,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748,938.15/9,981.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.52

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