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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.38, 14,975.79 and 3,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.38, 14,975.79 and 3,062.74 is: 4,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.38 : 14,975.79 = 3,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.38/14,975.79 = 3,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.38x = 14,975.79 × 3,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.38x = 45,866,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866,951.06/9,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.33

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