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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.02, 14,974.51 and 2,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.02, 14,974.51 and 2,687.02 is: 4,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.02 : 14,974.51 = 2,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.02/14,974.51 = 2,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.02x = 14,974.51 × 2,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.02x = 40,236,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,236,807.86/9,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.52

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