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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.39, 14,973.80 and 2,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.39, 14,973.80 and 2,588.36 is: 3,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.39 : 14,973.80 = 2,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.39/14,973.80 = 2,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.39x = 14,973.80 × 2,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.39x = 38,757,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,497.16/9,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.20

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