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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.43, 14,976.36 and 4,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.43, 14,976.36 and 4,144.14 is: 6,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.43 : 14,976.36 = 4,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.43/14,976.36 = 4,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.43x = 14,976.36 × 4,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.43x = 62,064,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,064,132.53/9,983.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.71

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