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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.22, 14,969.58 and 2,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.22, 14,969.58 and 2,962.26 is: 4,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.22 : 14,969.58 = 2,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.22/14,969.58 = 2,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.22x = 14,969.58 × 2,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.22x = 44,343,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,788.05/9,983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.83

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