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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.08, 14,970.28 and 5,302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.08, 14,970.28 and 5,302.07 is: 7,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.08 : 14,970.28 = 5,302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.08/14,970.28 = 5,302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.08x = 14,970.28 × 5,302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.08x = 79,373,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,373,472.48/9,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.80

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