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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.16, 14,974.18 and 3,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.16, 14,974.18 and 3,057.64 is: 4,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.16 : 14,974.18 = 3,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.16/14,974.18 = 3,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.16x = 14,974.18 × 3,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.16x = 45,785,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785,651.74/9,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.29

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