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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.18, 14,974.78 and 3,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.18, 14,974.78 and 3,057.68 is: 4,586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.18 : 14,974.78 = 3,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.18/14,974.78 = 3,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.18x = 14,974.78 × 3,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.18x = 45,788,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,788,085.31/9,983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.52

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